2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RO51 FBA
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 69,575 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO51 FBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 69,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO51 FBA 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 (RO51 FBA) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system vehicle can not be driven (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”.
RO51 FBA Mileage History
- 21/07/202367,609 mi
- 24/08/202468,355 mi+746 mi
- 03/09/202468,356 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/202568,889 mi+533 mi
- 24/08/202669,575 mi+686 mi
Average of roughly 636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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