2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · Y438 BDU
2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 113,283 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y438 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 113,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y438 BDU 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 (Y438 BDU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
Y438 BDU Mileage History
- 11/07/2023110,998 mi
- 28/06/2024112,100 mi+1,102 mi
- 07/07/2025112,477 mi+377 mi
- 20/07/2026113,275 mi+798 mi
- 24/07/2026113,283 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 752 miles per year across 5 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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