Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,388 cc
LA02 COUMOT history
LA02 COU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,058 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 131,058 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA02 COU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA02 COU was last recorded at 131,058 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,776 miles · 27 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 282 miles
- Average per year
- 6,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 131,058 miles
- 2023 – 122,673 miles
- 2022 – 119,956 miles
- 2021 – 117,570 miles
- 2020 – 115,437 miles
- 2019 – 114,661 miles
- 2018 – 112,760 miles
- 2017 – 108,474 miles
- 2016 – 103,240 miles
- 2014 – 100,958 miles
- 2013 – 95,684 miles
- 2012 – 86,451 miles
- 2011 – 82,533 miles
- 2010 – 70,869 miles
- 2009 – 56,703 miles
- 2008 – 41,844 miles
- 2007 – 33,296 miles
- 2006 – 22,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,058 miles
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play lower joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Coolant reservoir low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,058 miles (+282)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 131,058 miles
- Test number
- 174233619174
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play lower joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,776 miles (+8,103)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,776 miles
- Test number
- 659212178238
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass122,673 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 122,673 miles
- Test number
- 880263055164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,602 miles (+2,646)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,602 miles
- Test number
- 428272508417
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,956 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 119,956 miles
- Test number
- 179390836877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,570 miles (+2,133)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 117,570 miles
- Test number
- 946793355733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 115,437 miles
- Test number
- 799937594114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,437 miles (+776)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,437 miles
- Test number
- 337640641754
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass114,661 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 114,661 miles
- Test number
- 336358340557
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant reservoir low
Fail114,661 miles (+1,901)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,661 miles
- Test number
- 112996528030
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is badly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant reservoir low
Pass112,760 miles (+4,286)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 112,760 miles
- Test number
- 871288938406
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre sleeve (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing smooth on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass108,474 miles (+5,234)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 108,474 miles
- Test number
- 448952720573
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and flexi section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
Pass103,240 miles (+2,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 103,240 miles
- Test number
- 458948875259
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
Fail100,958 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,958 miles
- Test number
- 377651214325
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass100,958 miles (+5,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 100,958 miles
- Test number
- 379581214358
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass95,684 miles (+9,233)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 95,684 miles
- Test number
- 645312213351
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNear side rear tyre close to limit
- NoteOff side rear tyre perished
Pass86,451 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 86,451 miles
- Test number
- 199937402374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,444 miles (+3,911)3 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,444 miles
- Test number
- 629891102327
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass82,533 miles (+11,664)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 82,533 miles
- Test number
- 719369851276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,869 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 70,869 miles
- Test number
- 740025360263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,811 miles (+14,108)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,811 miles
- Test number
- 800114350268
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass56,703 miles (+14,859)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,703 miles
- Test number
- 271486049283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,844 miles (+8,548)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,844 miles
- Test number
- 311915448415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,296 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,296 miles
- Test number
- 463994137271
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHandbrake long
Pass33,296 miles (+10,779)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 33,296 miles
- Test number
- 881894637268
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHandbrake long
Pass22,517 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 22,517 miles
- Test number
- 991862426201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA02 COU
- Does LA02 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA02 COU expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA02 COU?
- The MOT on LA02 COU expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA02 COU done?
- LA02 COU was recorded at 131,058 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
- Has LA02 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA02 COU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA02 COU 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 LA02 COU find?
- LA02 COU passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower crack in screen; nearside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play lower joint has slight play; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play.
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