2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL51 BFP

The 2001 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 September 2025 at 78,109 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle has cleared every examination since 2022 without advisories, indicating consistent mechanical condition across the past three years. Recorded mileage stands at 78,109 against a 25-year lifespan, equating to roughly 3,124 miles annually. The test on 17 September 2022 logged 57,795 miles, rising to 64,971 by 15 September 2023, 70,683 by 5 September 2024, and 78,109 by September 2025. Annual accumulation sits between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, a modest figure for the age. The MOT data is clean throughout, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, and the single failure on 15 September 2023 at 64,971 miles carries no recorded defect, suggesting an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's quarter-century age, as MOT passes with no advisories do not preclude surface rust on sills or subframes absent from the tester's notes. The low yearly use implies long standing periods, which can degrade tyres, brake calipers, and flexible hoses through weathering rather than friction. Verify the condition of the exhaust emissions system and check for binding calipers or perished suspension mounts that a clean record may have overlooked on a lightly driven example.