
Ford Focus
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
LA02 CSOMOT history
LA02 CSO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 135,816 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA02 CSO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA02 CSO was last recorded at 135,816 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 4,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 131,648 miles · 8 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,168 miles
- Average per year
- 6,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 135,816 miles
- 2021 – 131,648 miles
- 2020 – 131,648 miles
- 2019 – 125,401 miles
- 2017 – 118,323 miles
- 2016 – 111,524 miles
- 2014 – 98,539 miles
- 2013 – 94,426 miles
- 2012 – 91,128 miles
- 2011 – 85,131 miles
- 2010 – 78,372 miles
- 2009 – 70,854 miles
- 2008 – 61,483 miles
- 2007 – 51,353 miles
- 2006 – 41,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil 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.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
All suspension coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,816 miles (+4,168)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 135,816 miles
- Test number
- 969776885898
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,648 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,648 miles
- Test number
- 979181208920
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail131,648 miles3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,648 miles
- Test number
- 104314116850
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass131,648 miles (+288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 131,648 miles
- Test number
- 764030439767
- AdvisoryAll suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension components corroded
Fail131,360 miles (+5,959)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,360 miles
- Test number
- 328236741741
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front fog light always switched on (4.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension components corroded
Pass125,401 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 125,401 miles
- Test number
- 761681293346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail125,398 miles (+7,075)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,398 miles
- Test number
- 613145690940
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,323 miles (+6,799)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 118,323 miles
- Test number
- 956379057140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,524 miles (+6,589)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 111,524 miles
- Test number
- 598358749011
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,935 miles (+6,396)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 104,935 miles
- Test number
- 731358087244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,539 miles (+4,113)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 98,539 miles
- Test number
- 629067874168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,426 miles (+3,298)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 94,426 miles
- Test number
- 236240983458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,128 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 91,128 miles
- Test number
- 339246882139
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,131 miles (+6,759)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 85,131 miles
- Test number
- 107333541186
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrosion to suspension components.
- NoteFront brake discs wearing.
Pass78,372 miles (+7,518)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 78,372 miles
- Test number
- 940907530135
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass70,854 miles (+9,371)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 70,854 miles
- Test number
- 942010249131
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteCorrosion to suspension components.
- NoteFront no.plate cracked.
Pass61,483 miles (+10,130)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 61,483 miles
- Test number
- 463233748198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,353 miles (+9,915)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,353 miles
- Test number
- 872904047186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 41,438 miles
- Test number
- 420164946172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA02 CSO
- Does LA02 CSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA02 CSO expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA02 CSO?
- The MOT on LA02 CSO expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA02 CSO done?
- LA02 CSO was recorded at 135,816 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 6,043 miles a year.
- Has LA02 CSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA02 CSO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA02 CSO 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 CSO find?
- LA02 CSO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 10 more.
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