2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FG51 DMZ
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 174,231 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 DMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 174,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG51 DMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (FG51 DMZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.74% (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
FG51 DMZ Mileage History
- 31/07/2024154,759 mi
- 14/07/2025164,384 mi+9,625 mi
- 23/07/2025164,633 mi+249 mi
- 14/07/2026174,129 mi+9,496 mi
- 29/07/2026174,231 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 9,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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