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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LA51 NPKMOT history

LA51 NPK is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LA51 NPK black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,579 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NPK
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
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NPK was last recorded at 75,579 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,882 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,697 miles
Average per year
1,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,579 miles
  • 2025 – 73,882 miles
  • 2024 – 71,828 miles
  • 2023 – 69,657 miles
  • 2022 – 67,621 miles
  • 2021 – 65,783 miles
  • 2020 – 64,126 miles
  • 2019 – 62,366 miles
  • 2018 – 60,522 miles
  • 2017 – 58,762 miles
  • 2016 – 57,250 miles
  • 2015 – 55,548 miles
  • 2014 – 54,177 miles
  • 2013 – 52,584 miles
  • 2012 – 51,274 miles
  • 2011 – 49,568 miles
  • 2010 – 48,016 miles
  • 2009 – 45,995 miles
  • 2008 – 43,474 miles
  • 2007 – 41,507 miles
  • 2006 – 39,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,579 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension parts and mounting areas
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,579 miles (+1,697)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    599026150902
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension parts and mounting areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,882 miles (+2,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    489576399253
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to offside and nearside inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,828 miles (+2,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    721561332446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,657 miles (+2,036)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,657 miles
    Test number
    914267893287
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass67,621 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    521763275200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,783 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    535817614464
    • 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))

  7. Pass64,126 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,126 miles
    Test number
    333082951989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,366 miles (+1,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    356424783246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,522 miles (+1,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    382696003753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass58,762 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    945887030288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,750 miles (+1,500)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    662345782148
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass57,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    690879578809
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail57,248 miles (+1,700)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,248 miles
    Test number
    637477422509
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass55,548 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,548 miles
    Test number
    427638125082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,177 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    125413324401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,584 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    118151613407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,274 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    866138512046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,568 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    336764421057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,016 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    841286720040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,995 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    163536929064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,474 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,474 miles
    Test number
    324334228045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,507 miles (+1,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    953136327049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    364647726018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NPK

Does LA51 NPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NPK is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NPK?
The MOT on LA51 NPK is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NPK done?
LA51 NPK was recorded at 75,579 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
Has LA51 NPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NPK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LA51 NPK 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 NPK find?
LA51 NPK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: corrosion to rear subframe and suspension parts and mounting areas; corrosion to underside of vehicle; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint, and 3 more.

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