2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MH51 ACH
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 92,643 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MH51 ACH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 92,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MH51 ACH Mileage History
- 25/09/202391,020 mi
- 25/09/202391,020 mi
- 03/10/202492,075 mi+1,055 mi
- 03/10/202492,075 mi
- 10/09/202592,643 mi+568 mi
Average of roughly 828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MH51 ACH 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 (MH51 ACH) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
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