Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc
ESU 851MOT history
ESU 851 is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 80,806 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESU 851
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESU 851 was last recorded at 80,806 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,141 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,665 miles
- Average per year
- 4,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,806 miles
- 2024 – 78,141 miles
- 2023 – 75,623 miles
- 2022 – 74,372 miles
- 2021 – 66,690 miles
- 2020 – 65,323 miles
- 2019 – 63,398 miles
- 2018 – 52,844 miles
- 2017 – 45,263 miles
- 2016 – 40,196 miles
- 2015 – 36,613 miles
- 2014 – 30,919 miles
- 2013 – 27,301 miles
- 2012 – 25,867 miles
- 2011 – 21,511 miles
- 2010 – 15,793 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,806 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,806 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 80,806 miles
- Test number
- 404739970078
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,141 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 78,141 miles
- Test number
- 845897893029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,077 miles (+2,454)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,077 miles
- Test number
- 428197178676
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,623 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 75,623 miles
- Test number
- 509204135858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,623 miles (+1,251)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,623 miles
- Test number
- 715785852895
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,372 miles (+7,682)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,372 miles
- Test number
- 930004272696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,690 miles (+1,367)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 66,690 miles
- Test number
- 644098320884
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and ofside rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,323 miles (+1,925)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,323 miles
- Test number
- 674003176325
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,398 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,398 miles
- Test number
- 871794594781
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,122 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,122 miles
- Test number
- 903655003131
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,111 miles (+9,267)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,111 miles
- Test number
- 579563138973
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet dont open and under bonnet checks not done
Pass52,844 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,844 miles
- Test number
- 316980097241
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail52,844 miles (+7,581)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,844 miles
- Test number
- 849831964170
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,263 miles
- Test number
- 385011664620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,263 miles (+5,067)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,263 miles
- Test number
- 261646598159
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass40,196 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,196 miles
- Test number
- 665535024778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt not tested, Child seat fitted
Fail40,196 miles (+3,583)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,196 miles
- Test number
- 758998001788
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt not tested, Child seat fitted
Pass36,613 miles (+5,694)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,613 miles
- Test number
- 275623125009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,919 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 30,919 miles
- Test number
- 145637624499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,301 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 27,301 miles
- Test number
- 855811013057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,291 miles (+1,424)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,291 miles
- Test number
- 225519603065
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/F & Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.
Pass25,867 miles (+4,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,867 miles
- Test number
- 206051912017
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass21,511 miles (+5,718)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 21,511 miles
- Test number
- 439454711019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,793 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 15,793 miles
- Test number
- 993642610017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about ESU 851
- What vehicle is registration ESU 851 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESU 851 on a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jan 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does ESU 851 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 851 is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on ESU 851?
- The MOT on ESU 851 is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ESU 851 done?
- ESU 851 was recorded at 80,806 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
- Has ESU 851 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESU 851 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on ESU 851 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on ESU 851 find?
- ESU 851 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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