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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LA51 NFGMOT history

LA51 NFG is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 167,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LA51 NFG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
167,518 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 NFG was last recorded at 167,518 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,448 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,070 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,518 miles
  • 2024 – 164,448 miles
  • 2023 – 160,950 miles
  • 2022 – 156,003 miles
  • 2021 – 150,780 miles
  • 2020 – 146,112 miles
  • 2019 – 141,013 miles
  • 2018 – 129,914 miles
  • 2017 – 115,136 miles
  • 2016 – 101,736 miles
  • 2015 – 89,042 miles
  • 2014 – 79,599 miles
  • 2013 – 74,811 miles
  • 2012 – 70,674 miles
  • 2011 – 58,964 miles
  • 2010 – 53,381 miles
  • 2009 – 48,067 miles
  • 2008 – 43,484 miles
  • 2007 – 36,536 miles
  • 2006 – 28,702 miles
  • 2005 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,518 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Jan 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,518 miles (+3,070)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,518 miles
    Test number
    107971916982
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,448 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,448 miles
    Test number
    151969424694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,440 miles (+3,490)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,440 miles
    Test number
    745424719533
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass160,950 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,950 miles
    Test number
    154677764988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,003 miles
    Test number
    821625071617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,003 miles (+5,223)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,003 miles
    Test number
    702033006951
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass150,780 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,780 miles
    Test number
    151173566706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,112 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,112 miles
    Test number
    657288348568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,013 miles
    Test number
    793242116476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,013 miles (+11,099)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,013 miles
    Test number
    659582483394
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass129,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,914 miles
    Test number
    861562757364
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail129,914 miles (+14,778)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,914 miles
    Test number
    769886753553
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass115,136 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    459546225198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,135 miles (+13,399)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    153677486201
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    555604422328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,735 miles (+12,693)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    632464110094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    667136125030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail89,042 miles (+9,443)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    540280477270
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass79,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    627174704330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,599 miles (+4,788)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    959794604304
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass74,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,811 miles
    Test number
    166921013382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,811 miles (+4,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,811 miles
    Test number
    636061313388
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass70,674 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    849662322396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,599 miles (+7,635)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    967266902085
    • NoteFront coil springs becoming corroded
    • NoteNs rear tyre tread bonding edge poor
    • NoteRear coil springs very corroded

  25. Pass58,964 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,964 miles
    Test number
    125204801016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,381 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    360325200050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,067 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    434299709096
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass48,067 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    601599209078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,484 miles (+6,948)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    180072218009
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s rear tyre on legal limit
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall cracking

  30. Pass36,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    942129507072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,536 miles (+7,834)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    730359407079
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass28,702 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,702 miles
    Test number
    730913816057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass19,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    860079875174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NFG

Does LA51 NFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NFG expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NFG?
The MOT on LA51 NFG expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NFG done?
LA51 NFG was recorded at 167,518 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has LA51 NFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NFG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 NFG 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 NFG find?
LA51 NFG failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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