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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LA51 NLEMOT history

LA51 NLE is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LA51 NLE green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,455 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NLE was last recorded at 106,455 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 7,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,434 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,021 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,455 miles
  • 2025 – 99,434 miles
  • 2024 – 94,338 miles
  • 2023 – 89,545 miles
  • 2022 – 85,240 miles
  • 2021 – 80,474 miles
  • 2020 – 72,826 miles
  • 2019 – 58,156 miles
  • 2018 – 48,591 miles
  • 2017 – 46,787 miles
  • 2015 – 45,204 miles
  • 2014 – 42,755 miles
  • 2013 – 42,150 miles
  • 2011 – 40,641 miles
  • 2010 – 39,323 miles
  • 2009 – 36,615 miles
  • 2008 – 35,799 miles
  • 2007 – 34,204 miles
  • 2006 – 33,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Corrosion to floors

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Corrosion to rear inner sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    124209226071
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail106,455 miles (+7,021)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    724010868587
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,434 miles
    Test number
    971704203559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,434 miles (+5,096)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,434 miles
    Test number
    283171778471
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pipe under car (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,338 miles (+891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    268099334855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail93,447 miles (+3,902)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,447 miles
    Test number
    341554403906
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass89,545 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,545 miles
    Test number
    741315906884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail89,539 miles (+4,299)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    929120512694
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,240 miles (+6)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    714803754913
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches behind trims

  10. Fail85,234 miles (+4,760)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    419257059965
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches behind trims

  11. Pass80,474 miles (+7,648)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    196063172115
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches behind wheel arch trim
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded

  12. Pass72,826 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    379429769567
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front and rear subframes
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear suspension components

  13. Fail72,821 miles (+14,665)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,821 miles
    Test number
    926957794004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front and rear subframes
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear suspension components

  14. Pass58,156 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    819445120657
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floors
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail58,151 miles (+9,560)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,151 miles
    Test number
    652218716747
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floors
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass48,591 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    394007777123
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside rear and nearside front (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor pans
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded at offside rear close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail48,591 miles (+1,804)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    875269037508
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside rear and nearside front (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor pans
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded at offside rear close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass46,787 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    150304653661
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail46,780 miles (+1,576)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    276549678222
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass45,204 miles (+1,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    677877702782
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock obsorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass44,098 miles (+1,343)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,098 miles
    Test number
    179917305488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteVery slight corrosion in prescribed area of offside front top mount but not considered excessive

  22. Pass42,755 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    625383104028
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass42,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    248518703031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,150 miles (+1,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    149738603012
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass40,641 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    835486151386
    • 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)

  26. Pass39,323 miles (+1,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,323 miles
    Test number
    782184960399
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  27. Pass38,003 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    601068300042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass36,615 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    341509809032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,799 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    673351318018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,204 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    510062217002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    164004516450
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking at outer side wall.

Questions about LA51 NLE

Does LA51 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NLE is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NLE?
The MOT on LA51 NLE is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NLE done?
LA51 NLE was recorded at 106,455 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has LA51 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NLE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 NLE 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 NLE find?
LA51 NLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe.

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