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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LA51 DBVMOT history

LA51 DBV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

LA51 DBV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2024
Mileage
135,281 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DBV was last recorded at 135,281 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 41,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,478 miles · 3 Aug 2016
Between the last two tests
41,803 miles
Average per year
4,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,281 miles
  • 2016 – 93,478 miles
  • 2015 – 89,275 miles
  • 2014 – 86,623 miles
  • 2013 – 84,437 miles
  • 2012 – 82,286 miles
  • 2011 – 80,223 miles
  • 2010 – 77,144 miles
  • 2009 – 74,389 miles
  • 2008 – 72,075 miles
  • 2007 – 68,205 miles
  • 2006 – 63,575 miles
  • 2005 – 62,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,281 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Snapped bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,281 miles (+41,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,281 miles
    Test number
    584924773197
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Snapped bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass93,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    469171778158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,478 miles (+1,415)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    862051402831
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  4. Pass92,063 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    387578685315
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass89,275 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    387217805010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,623 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    616197304078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,437 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    156929703066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass84,437 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    229859503036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass82,286 miles (+2,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    646810412086
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  10. Pass80,223 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    666210221020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,144 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    832524510026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,389 miles (+2,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    732222719003
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass72,075 miles (+3,870)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,075 miles
    Test number
    420318208011
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass68,205 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    181383107033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,575 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    972594326076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,472 miles
    Test number
    121497645380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DBV

Does LA51 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 DBV expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DBV?
The MOT on LA51 DBV expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 DBV done?
LA51 DBV was recorded at 135,281 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 4,138 miles a year.
Has LA51 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DBV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LA51 DBV 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 LA51 DBV find?
LA51 DBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective snapped bracket; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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