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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,388 cc

LA51 GYVMOT history

LA51 GYV is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

LA51 GYV green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
92,996 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 GYV was last recorded at 92,996 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 1,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,495 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,501 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,996 miles
  • 2023 – 91,495 miles
  • 2022 – 88,400 miles
  • 2021 – 81,518 miles
  • 2020 – 79,108 miles
  • 2019 – 78,452 miles
  • 2018 – 77,523 miles
  • 2017 – 76,852 miles
  • 2016 – 75,813 miles
  • 2015 – 74,288 miles
  • 2014 – 72,453 miles
  • 2013 – 70,450 miles
  • 2012 – 68,637 miles
  • 2011 – 66,373 miles
  • 2010 – 64,033 miles
  • 2009 – 60,917 miles
  • 2008 – 58,067 miles
  • 2007 – 55,315 miles
  • 2006 – 52,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,996 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

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, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,996 miles (+1,501)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    157961910739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    953983373563
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail91,495 miles (+3,095)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    441902526971
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,400 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    262922738034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,377 miles (+6,859)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    681860133871
    • 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))
    • MajorCentral Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    870946050492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Fail81,518 miles (+2,410)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    679811366933
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass79,108 miles (+656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    838617522138
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake requires service/adjustment

  9. Pass78,452 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    945609700538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,523 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    313423586715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,852 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    435463479472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    481011831971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,813 miles (+1,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    769552702524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass74,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    355649325006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,288 miles (+1,835)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    238898525040
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass72,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    116174644093
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail72,453 miles (+2,003)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    415133844094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass70,450 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    547336643065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre age cracked

  19. Fail70,450 miles (+1,813)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    685886443071
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre age cracked

  20. Pass68,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,637 miles
    Test number
    559648542071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail68,637 miles (+2,264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,637 miles
    Test number
    739178642025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass66,373 miles (+2,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    159177941073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,033 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    334044560058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,917 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,917 miles
    Test number
    264155469082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,067 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,067 miles
    Test number
    650117768083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,315 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    262306467075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    970624676076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 GYV

Does LA51 GYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 GYV expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GYV?
The MOT on LA51 GYV expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 GYV done?
LA51 GYV was recorded at 92,996 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has LA51 GYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GYV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 GYV 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 GYV find?
LA51 GYV failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) all not working; nearside rear all position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp; offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid, and 5 more.

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