2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · L40 CAN
2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 54,400 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L40 CAN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 54,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L40 CAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (L40 CAN) between July 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
L40 CAN Mileage History
- 11/07/200624,265 mi
- 11/07/200726,969 mi+2,704 mi
- 02/07/200829,225 mi+2,256 mi
- 06/07/200931,144 mi+1,919 mi
- 08/07/201035,053 mi+3,909 mi
- 11/07/201137,694 mi+2,641 mi
- 04/07/201239,267 mi+1,573 mi
- 25/06/201343,363 mi+4,096 mi
- 25/06/201343,363 mi
- 09/07/201444,770 mi+1,407 mi
- 09/07/201444,770 mi
- 06/07/201546,061 mi+1,291 mi
- 22/06/201647,092 mi+1,031 mi
- 19/06/201749,395 mi+2,303 mi
- 27/06/201851,467 mi+2,072 mi
- 27/06/201851,475 mi+8 mi
- 15/07/201951,624 mi+149 mi
- 07/09/202051,636 mi+12 mi
- 03/09/202151,658 mi+22 mi
- 07/09/202151,659 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/202251,667 mi+8 mi
- 16/09/202251,675 mi+8 mi
- 14/09/202351,683 mi+8 mi
- 25/10/202351,691 mi+8 mi
- 30/09/202452,137 mi+446 mi
- 30/09/202554,013 mi+1,876 mi
- 13/10/202654,400 mi+387 mi
- 13/10/202654,400 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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