Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc
LA51 DBXMOT history
LA51 DBX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 May 2025
- Mileage
- 155,800 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 DBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 DBX was last recorded at 155,800 miles on 6 May 2024, 3,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Mar 2020: 137,434 miles, lower than 185,776 miles on 18 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,400 miles · 26 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,400 miles
- Average per year
- 1,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 155,800 miles
- 2023 – 152,400 miles
- 2022 – 147,270 miles
- 2021 – 142,660 miles
- 2020 – 137,440 miles
- 2019 – 185,776 miles
- 2018 – 182,440 miles
- 2017 – 177,558 miles
- 2016 – 175,222 miles
- 2015 – 171,048 miles
- 2014 – 166,008 miles
- 2013 – 162,252 miles
- 2012 – 159,295 miles
- 2009 – 150,434 miles
- 2008 – 140,316 miles
- 2007 – 132,856 miles
- 2006 – 124,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,800 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,800 miles
- Test number
- 832510150496
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail155,800 miles (+3,400)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,800 miles
- Test number
- 410086866034
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,400 miles (+5,130)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 152,400 miles
- Test number
- 291282615310
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass147,270 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 147,270 miles
- Test number
- 565916760344
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail147,270 miles (+4,610)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,270 miles
- Test number
- 541072520226
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass142,660 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 142,660 miles
- Test number
- 257049863367
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail142,660 miles (+5,220)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,660 miles
- Test number
- 142448083916
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass137,440 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 137,440 miles
- Test number
- 265411609017
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail137,434 miles (-48,342)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,434 miles
- Test number
- 155675707814
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass185,776 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 185,776 miles
- Test number
- 474574601220
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail185,776 miles (+3,336)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,776 miles
- Test number
- 200768238839
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass182,440 miles (+4,882)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 182,440 miles
- Test number
- 921555161128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,558 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 177,558 miles
- Test number
- 386463142461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,222 miles (+4,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 175,222 miles
- Test number
- 869425434010
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCorrosion in progres
Fail171,048 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,048 miles
- Test number
- 216373715487
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass171,048 miles (+400)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 171,048 miles
- Test number
- 355423115126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,648 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,648 miles
- Test number
- 975975575083
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass166,008 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 166,008 miles
- Test number
- 946048584004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass162,252 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 162,252 miles
- Test number
- 189232893030
- NoteCORROSION IN PROGRES
Fail162,252 miles (+2,957)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,252 miles
- Test number
- 115722793098
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteCORROSION IN PROGRES
Pass159,295 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 159,295 miles
- Test number
- 738185172028
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- NoteFront wipers smirring
Fail159,295 miles (+8,861)10 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,295 miles
- Test number
- 276425772086
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- NoteFront wipers smirring
Pass150,434 miles (+10,118)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 150,434 miles
- Test number
- 684966879045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,316 miles (+7,460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 140,316 miles
- Test number
- 483902578059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass132,856 miles (+8,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 132,856 miles
- Test number
- 190032377431
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass124,182 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 124,182 miles
- Test number
- 581127666093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail124,181 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,181 miles
- Test number
- 671505766094
- DangerousSub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Questions about LA51 DBX
- Does LA51 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 DBX expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 DBX?
- The MOT on LA51 DBX expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 DBX done?
- LA51 DBX was recorded at 155,800 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2024, an average of 1,740 miles a year.
- Has LA51 DBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 DBX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 DBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 DBX find?
- LA51 DBX passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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