2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ME51 MRE
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 76,540 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME51 MRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2024
- 76,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME51 MRE 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 (ME51 MRE) between September 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
ME51 MRE Mileage History
- 22/09/202276,087 mi
- 28/10/202276,094 mi+7 mi
- 23/12/202376,493 mi+399 mi
- 04/01/202476,499 mi+6 mi
- 04/01/202476,540 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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