Official DVLA Record

2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · DE51 NEO

DE51 NEO

2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2001. Recorded mileage 125,103 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2001 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
125,103 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1796cc

DE51 NEO Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2022
  • 125,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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DE51 NEO Mileage History

  1. 22/09/200537,326 mi
  2. 29/08/200646,770 mi+9,444 mi
  3. 01/10/200752,272 mi+5,502 mi
  4. 01/10/200752,272 mi
  5. 04/10/200855,943 mi+3,671 mi
  6. 04/10/200855,943 mi
  7. 08/06/200957,945 mi+2,002 mi
  8. 08/06/200957,945 mi
  9. 08/07/201066,961 mi+9,016 mi
  10. 08/07/201066,961 mi
  11. 16/07/201174,676 mi+7,715 mi
  12. 18/07/201281,733 mi+7,057 mi
  13. 31/07/201281,821 mi+88 mi
  14. 02/07/201387,771 mi+5,950 mi
  15. 02/07/201387,771 mi
  16. 14/08/201495,383 mi+7,612 mi
  17. 14/08/201495,383 mi
  18. 02/10/2015103,182 mi+7,799 mi
  19. 02/10/2015103,182 mi
  20. 04/10/2016108,224 mi+5,042 mi
  21. 04/10/2016108,224 mi
  22. 02/10/2017114,181 mi+5,957 mi
  23. 03/10/2017114,187 mi+6 mi
  24. 03/10/2018116,571 mi+2,384 mi
  25. 04/10/2018116,581 mi+10 mi
  26. 27/09/2019119,629 mi+3,048 mi
  27. 03/10/2019119,638 mi+9 mi
  28. 05/10/2020122,278 mi+2,640 mi
  29. 06/10/2020122,287 mi+9 mi
  30. 04/10/2021123,506 mi+1,219 mi
  31. 03/10/2022125,103 mi+1,597 mi

Average of roughly 5,155 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

DE51 NEO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (DE51 NEO) between September 2005 and October 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 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: “Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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