2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YK51 TPO
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 128,089 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK51 TPO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2017
- 128,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK51 TPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (YK51 TPO) between February 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”.
YK51 TPO Mileage History
- 18/02/200659,549 mi
- 09/02/200768,250 mi+8,701 mi
- 30/11/200775,248 mi+6,998 mi
- 30/11/200775,249 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/200882,372 mi+7,123 mi
- 12/09/200988,766 mi+6,394 mi
- 12/05/201199,374 mi+10,608 mi
- 12/05/201199,374 mi
- 18/05/2012109,224 mi+9,850 mi
- 18/05/2012109,224 mi
- 14/05/2013117,791 mi+8,567 mi
- 16/05/2013117,791 mi
- 15/05/2014123,146 mi+5,355 mi
- 16/05/2014123,146 mi
- 12/05/2015125,599 mi+2,453 mi
- 09/05/2016137,230 mi+11,631 mi
- 09/05/2017128,089 mi-9,141 mi
Average of roughly 6,109 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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