Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
LA51 GXWMOT history
LA51 GXW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 32,713 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 32,713 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 GXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 29 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 GXW was last recorded at 32,713 miles on 28 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Nov 2025: 32,713 miles, lower than 86,394 miles on 20 Nov 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,394 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 32,713 miles
- 2024 – 86,394 miles
- 2023 – 84,892 miles
- 2022 – 83,357 miles
- 2021 – 81,743 miles
- 2020 – 80,402 miles
- 2019 – 79,352 miles
- 2018 – 76,241 miles
- 2017 – 74,343 miles
- 2016 – 72,741 miles
- 2015 – 70,205 miles
- 2014 – 68,836 miles
- 2013 – 66,694 miles
- 2012 – 64,605 miles
- 2011 – 61,432 miles
- 2010 – 57,770 miles
- 2009 – 53,929 miles
- 2008 – 49,917 miles
- 2007 – 46,725 miles
- 2006 – 42,448 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass32,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under suspension area corroded
- AdvisoryCLUSHTER PANEL CHANGED BY CUSTOMER
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Fender & bumper dammaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension area corroded
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front all front suspension corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front exhaust joint worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear all rear suspension corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,713 miles7 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 32,713 miles
- Test number
- 372379340390
- MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under suspension area corroded
- AdvisoryCLUSHTER PANEL CHANGED BY CUSTOMER
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Fender & bumper dammaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension area corroded
Fail32,713 miles (-53,681)1 repaired7 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,713 miles
- Test number
- 565432942639
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under suspension area corroded
- AdvisoryCLUSHTER PANEL CHANGED BY CUSTOMER
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Fender & bumper dammaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension area corroded
Pass86,394 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,394 miles
- Test number
- 405317952082
- AdvisoryFront all front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront exhaust joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail86,390 miles (+1,498)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,390 miles
- Test number
- 579438424808
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront all front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront exhaust joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass84,892 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 84,892 miles
- Test number
- 561851517597
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,892 miles (+1,535)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,892 miles
- Test number
- 163290484261
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,357 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 83,357 miles
- Test number
- 715284140536
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,355 miles (+1,612)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,355 miles
- Test number
- 645446864010
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,743 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 998302124989
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail81,743 miles (+1,341)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 784567862256
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,402 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,402 miles
- Test number
- 664240484084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,395 miles (+1,043)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,395 miles
- Test number
- 959854942951
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass79,352 miles (+3,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,352 miles
- Test number
- 926659510061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 416614703154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,241 miles (+1,898)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 490475909254
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass74,343 miles (+1,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,343 miles
- Test number
- 745608113469
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to 2mm tread indicators.
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,741 miles (+2,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 72,741 miles
- Test number
- 521929363349
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,205 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 70,205 miles
- Test number
- 322774648436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,836 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,836 miles
- Test number
- 728616384252
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass66,694 miles (+2,089)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 66,694 miles
- Test number
- 506278283270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,605 miles (+3,173)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,605 miles
- Test number
- 929909582218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,432 miles (+3,662)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,432 miles
- Test number
- 667726371276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,770 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,770 miles
- Test number
- 303864560461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,929 miles (+4,012)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,929 miles
- Test number
- 281077259296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 49,917 miles
- Test number
- 253772368218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,917 miles (+3,192)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,917 miles
- Test number
- 752852268203
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass46,725 miles (+4,277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,725 miles
- Test number
- 982893057269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,448 miles
- Test number
- 842678046245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 GXW
- Does LA51 GXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 GXW is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 GXW?
- The MOT on LA51 GXW is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 GXW done?
- LA51 GXW was recorded at 32,713 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has LA51 GXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 GXW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 GXW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 GXW find?
- LA51 GXW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 7 minor defects and 12 advisories: central rear windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 16 more.
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