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2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VN51 VFF

VN51 VFF

2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 81,866 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2001 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,866 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1596cc
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VN51 VFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
  • 81,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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VN51 VFF Mileage History

  1. 13/12/202369,502 mi
  2. 18/12/202369,512 mi+10 mi
  3. 19/04/202470,983 mi+1,471 mi
  4. 05/09/202581,862 mi+10,879 mi
  5. 08/09/202581,866 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 7,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VN51 VFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (VN51 VFF) between December 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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