2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BD51 ENL
2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 138,519 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD51 ENL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2012
- 138,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD51 ENL Mileage History
- 12/10/2005107,582 mi
- 28/03/2007127,292 mi+19,710 mi
- 28/03/2007127,292 mi
- 26/09/2008148,498 mi+21,206 mi
- 29/09/2008148,680 mi+182 mi
- 26/03/2010166,852 mi+18,172 mi
- 30/03/2010166,968 mi+116 mi
- 29/03/2011179,898 mi+12,930 mi
- 31/03/2011179,912 mi+14 mi
- 05/07/2012138,519 mi-41,393 mi
- 18/07/2012138,519 mi
Average of roughly 4,573 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BD51 ENL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (BD51 ENL) between October 2005 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.
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