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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,989 cc

LA51 NDDMOT history

LA51 NDD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LA51 NDD blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,454 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NDD was last recorded at 95,454 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2009: 9,297 miles, lower than 35,584 miles on 22 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,602 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,454 miles
  • 2024 – 94,602 miles
  • 2023 – 93,128 miles
  • 2022 – 92,294 miles
  • 2021 – 91,690 miles
  • 2020 – 90,895 miles
  • 2019 – 89,491 miles
  • 2018 – 82,027 miles
  • 2017 – 75,142 miles
  • 2015 – 67,675 miles
  • 2014 – 60,074 miles
  • 2013 – 48,737 miles
  • 2012 – 34,076 miles
  • 2011 – 20,571 miles
  • 2009 – 11,173 miles
  • 2006 – 35,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,454 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,454 miles (+852)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    981213059909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    602957476396
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded but not holed at present

  3. Fail94,602 miles (+1,018)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    351883893628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded but not holed at present

  4. Pass93,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    649285982478
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  5. Fail93,583 miles (+455)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,583 miles
    Test number
    302046479294
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  6. Pass93,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    419605614987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,128 miles (+834)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    329453460866
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass92,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    783556114974
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and both top shockabsorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,289 miles (+599)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,289 miles
    Test number
    668710815626
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and both top shockabsorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,690 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    564774102729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass90,895 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    896092243920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,491 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    188555795627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail89,412 miles (+7,385)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,412 miles
    Test number
    440777973972
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,027 miles (+6,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    944054432784
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not to excess at present

  15. Pass75,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    168763864254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,139 miles (+7,464)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    665788427302
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass67,675 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    353235790887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,074 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    478894264343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,045 miles (+4,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    266736004048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking but not to excess

  20. Fail48,737 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    137779303077
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,737 miles (+14,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    879769203009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail34,076 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    138033302449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWipers split but clearing screen at present

  23. Pass34,076 miles (+13,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    257053602053
    • NoteWipers split but clearing screen at present

  24. Pass20,571 miles (+9,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,571 miles
    Test number
    239967101095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,173 miles
    Test number
    770610259304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail11,173 miles (+1,876)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,173 miles
    Test number
    202789949345
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outside edge but not to excess at present

  27. Pass9,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,297 miles
    Test number
    134798809070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    491244508038
    • NoteSlight perishing in nearside rear tyre

  29. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    894763608023
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteSlight perishing nearside rear tyre

  30. Pass35,584 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    203966956309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,512 miles
    Test number
    290465106050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NDD

Does LA51 NDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NDD is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NDD?
The MOT on LA51 NDD is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NDD done?
LA51 NDD was recorded at 95,454 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has LA51 NDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NDD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 NDD find?
LA51 NDD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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