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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LA51 NEOMOT history

LA51 NEO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 195,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

LA51 NEO silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
195,603 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
8,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NEO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NEO was last recorded at 195,603 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 11,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,818 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11,785 miles
Average per year
8,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,603 miles
  • 2023 – 183,818 miles
  • 2022 – 172,534 miles
  • 2021 – 161,559 miles
  • 2020 – 151,902 miles
  • 2019 – 138,250 miles
  • 2018 – 125,363 miles
  • 2017 – 108,069 miles
  • 2016 – 90,752 miles
  • 2015 – 83,290 miles
  • 2014 – 79,226 miles
  • 2013 – 69,567 miles
  • 2012 – 65,446 miles
  • 2011 – 62,648 miles
  • 2010 – 59,786 miles
  • 2009 – 53,382 miles
  • 2008 – 47,595 miles
  • 2007 – 41,918 miles
  • 2006 – 37,340 miles
  • 2005 – 29,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside door mirror loose on pivot
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

36 tests since 24 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,603 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,603 miles
    Test number
    248964775066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror loose on pivot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  2. Fail195,603 miles (+11,785)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,603 miles
    Test number
    920974566330
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror loose on pivot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  3. Pass183,818 miles (+11,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,818 miles
    Test number
    450255047181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass172,534 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,534 miles
    Test number
    435617910648
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  5. Fail172,534 miles (+4)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,534 miles
    Test number
    745445910328
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  6. Fail172,530 miles (+10,971)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,530 miles
    Test number
    256381618037
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  7. Pass161,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,559 miles
    Test number
    947301715791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail161,558 miles (+9,656)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,558 miles
    Test number
    280890796133
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,902 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,902 miles
    Test number
    652857572588
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  10. Fail151,900 miles (+13,650)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,900 miles
    Test number
    535597070537
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass138,250 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,250 miles
    Test number
    407366132219
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail138,246 miles (+12,883)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,246 miles
    Test number
    239316219688
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass125,363 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,363 miles
    Test number
    966074271798
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield/s insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail125,363 miles (+17,294)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,363 miles
    Test number
    856269026127
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil filler cap left off causing severe oil leak all over engine and under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield/s insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass108,069 miles (+212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    614475612017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil level over filled

  16. Fail107,857 miles (+17,105)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    336866042376
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet not closing fully
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil level over filled

  17. Pass90,752 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    387970303606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,744 miles (+7,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    221698546814
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass83,290 miles (+4,064)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    279093005180
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteCorrosion to sills, rear suspension and fuel filler neck
    • NoteOffside front wiper split
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass79,226 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    287071124431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,224 miles (+9,657)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,224 miles
    Test number
    265100824149
    • DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear silencer mounting broken

  22. Pass69,567 miles (+65)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    398630543191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall perishing

  23. Fail69,502 miles (+4,056)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    795907933158
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall perishing

  24. Pass65,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    388659942187
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  25. Fail65,446 miles (+2,798)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    945339442182
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Fail62,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    587167041140
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass62,648 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    749937141119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,786 miles (+6,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    643984300119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass53,382 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    242374409108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,595 miles (+74)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    772478008188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside front wiper blade

  31. Fail47,521 miles (+5,603)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    230602308475
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside front wiper blade

  32. Pass41,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    734189307136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail41,918 miles (+4,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    453566207190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  34. Pass37,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    862157896062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail37,336 miles (+8,212)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,336 miles
    Test number
    463247796004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  36. Pass29,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2006
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    590305766027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NEO

Does LA51 NEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NEO expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NEO?
The MOT on LA51 NEO expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NEO done?
LA51 NEO was recorded at 195,603 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 8,520 miles a year.
Has LA51 NEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NEO has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NEO 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 NEO find?
LA51 NEO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside outer sill corroded; offside door mirror loose on pivot, and 5 more.

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