2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · J70 KAF
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/07/2001. Recorded mileage 149,232 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1596cc
J70 KAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2025
- 149,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J70 KAF Mileage History
- 05/09/2022139,940 mi
- 05/09/2022139,940 mi
- 08/09/2023143,175 mi+3,235 mi
- 12/09/2024147,341 mi+4,166 mi
- 12/09/2025149,232 mi+1,891 mi
Average of roughly 3,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J70 KAF 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 (J70 KAF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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