Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
LA51 JGVMOT history
LA51 JGV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 118,124 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 JGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA51 JGV was last recorded at 118,124 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 12,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,525 miles · 30 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,599 miles
- Average per year
- 4,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,124 miles
- 2024 – 105,525 miles
- 2023 – 95,530 miles
- 2022 – 84,017 miles
- 2021 – 82,298 miles
- 2020 – 79,493 miles
- 2018 – 78,174 miles
- 2017 – 75,731 miles
- 2016 – 74,310 miles
- 2014 – 72,008 miles
- 2012 – 68,423 miles
- 2011 – 66,429 miles
- 2010 – 60,760 miles
- 2009 – 54,323 miles
- 2008 – 45,214 miles
- 2007 – 37,755 miles
- 2005 – 32,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail118,124 miles
- MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral flexi pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (just acceptable)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail118,124 miles (+12,599)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,124 miles
- Test number
- 205525594173
- MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral flexi pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,525 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 105,525 miles
- Test number
- 682281383423
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,520 miles (+9,990)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,520 miles
- Test number
- 939958017302
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,530 miles (+11,513)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,530 miles
- Test number
- 254463624998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,017 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 84,017 miles
- Test number
- 680304295991
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (just acceptable) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Fail84,017 miles (+1,719)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,017 miles
- Test number
- 790375684670
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (just acceptable) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass82,298 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,298 miles
- Test number
- 266574570493
- AdvisoryO/s+n/s/rear tyres cracking due to age
Fail82,284 miles (+2,791)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,284 miles
- Test number
- 417326248876
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to impacted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s+n/s/rear tyres cracking due to age
Pass79,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,493 miles
- Test number
- 146886429325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,493 miles (+1,319)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,493 miles
- Test number
- 451935160505
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass78,174 miles (+1,175)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,174 miles
- Test number
- 685352540958
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marginal corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded, nearside rear possibly fractured
- AdvisoryRear tyres minor perishing
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating, front section and clamps
Pass76,999 miles (+1,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,999 miles
- Test number
- 723350566997
- AdvisoryOffside rear metal brake pipe marginal corrosion
- AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating
Pass75,731 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,731 miles
- Test number
- 505959687305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail75,728 miles (+1,418)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,728 miles
- Test number
- 727809816912
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass74,310 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,310 miles
- Test number
- 605171903802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,008 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,008 miles
- Test number
- 948436934358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,183 miles (+1,760)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 70,183 miles
- Test number
- 265542804093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,423 miles (+1,994)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,423 miles
- Test number
- 587495342328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,429 miles (+5,669)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 66,429 miles
- Test number
- 355117341390
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass60,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 60,760 miles
- Test number
- 432337040422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,760 miles (+6,437)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,760 miles
- Test number
- 543477840350
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass54,323 miles (+9,109)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 54,323 miles
- Test number
- 453720939303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,214 miles (+7,459)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,214 miles
- Test number
- 592209908163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,755 miles (+5,343)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 37,755 miles
- Test number
- 944494007092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,412 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 32,412 miles
- Test number
- 853465005327
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA51 JGV
- Does LA51 JGV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 JGV expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 JGV?
- The MOT on LA51 JGV expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 JGV done?
- LA51 JGV was recorded at 118,124 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
- Has LA51 JGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 JGV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 JGV 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 JGV find?
- LA51 JGV failed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: central oil leaking excessively from engine; front headlamp aim too low bothsides; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 10 more.
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