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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,388 cc

LA51 NWZMOT history

LA51 NWZ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2024.

LA51 NWZ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
185,688 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NWZ was last recorded at 185,688 miles on 3 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,688 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,688 miles
  • 2022 – 171,729 miles
  • 2021 – 165,876 miles
  • 2020 – 160,635 miles
  • 2018 – 148,422 miles
  • 2017 – 140,096 miles
  • 2016 – 134,076 miles
  • 2015 – 127,047 miles
  • 2014 – 121,378 miles
  • 2013 – 111,264 miles
  • 2012 – 100,121 miles
  • 2011 – 91,576 miles
  • 2010 – 85,370 miles
  • 2009 – 74,602 miles
  • 2008 – 64,266 miles
  • 2007 – 55,743 miles
  • 2006 – 43,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,688 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,688 miles
    Test number
    703710798730
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail185,688 miles (+13,959)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,688 miles
    Test number
    223695087963
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass171,729 miles (+5,853)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,729 miles
    Test number
    619290244232
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass165,876 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,876 miles
    Test number
    823186308555
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail165,876 miles (+5,241)4 repaired3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,876 miles
    Test number
    266207112063
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass160,635 miles (+12,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,635 miles
    Test number
    383596312763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass148,422 miles (+8,326)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    701227903706
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass140,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,096 miles
    Test number
    357483973096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,096 miles (+6,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,096 miles
    Test number
    288108300598
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  10. Pass134,076 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    547282361299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,047 miles (+5,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,047 miles
    Test number
    368663845087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass121,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,378 miles
    Test number
    849042874028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail121,378 miles (+10,114)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,378 miles
    Test number
    898442374038
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass111,264 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    428378663034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,121 miles (+8,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    216942062039
    • 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)
  16. Pass91,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    668764471038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,576 miles (+6,206)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    527274371068
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass85,370 miles (+10,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    914258710203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass74,602 miles (+10,336)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    713332529243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,266 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    321250028425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,743 miles (+12,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    794954817286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    662184616244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NWZ

Does LA51 NWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NWZ expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NWZ?
The MOT on LA51 NWZ expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NWZ done?
LA51 NWZ was recorded at 185,688 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2024, an average of 8,132 miles a year.
Has LA51 NWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NWZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NWZ 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 NWZ find?
LA51 NWZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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