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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LA51 NZDMOT history

LA51 NZD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LA51 NZD blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
110,275 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NZD
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
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NZD was last recorded at 110,275 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,275 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,275 miles
  • 2023 – 106,880 miles
  • 2022 – 103,357 miles
  • 2020 – 100,107 miles
  • 2019 – 95,783 miles
  • 2018 – 93,460 miles
  • 2017 – 89,473 miles
  • 2016 – 86,838 miles
  • 2015 – 83,816 miles
  • 2014 – 79,483 miles
  • 2013 – 75,026 miles
  • 2012 – 68,544 miles
  • 2011 – 62,397 miles
  • 2010 – 57,382 miles
  • 2009 – 50,131 miles
  • 2008 – 42,746 miles
  • 2007 – 35,876 miles
  • 2006 – 28,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,275 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,275 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    922657680128
    • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,275 miles (+3,395)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    972503865324
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,880 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    669855471588
    • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,880 miles (+3,523)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    579746083333
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,357 miles
    Test number
    302888263673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail103,357 miles (+3,250)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,357 miles
    Test number
    725764380204
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,107 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    413236579073
    • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,107 miles (+1,997)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    338303928854
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral high level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    908014859400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,110 miles (+2,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    305274390683
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,783 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,783 miles
    Test number
    112396752116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,460 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    675333556904
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant Below Minimum
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside & Nearside Rear Tyres Slightly Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer Bead Rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside & Nearside Rear Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail93,460 miles (+3,987)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    427365453005
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside & Nearside Front Wipers (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant Below Minimum
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside & Nearside Rear Tyres Slightly Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer Bead Rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside & Nearside Rear Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass89,473 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    931903318490
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail89,471 miles (+2,633)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    138112886132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass86,838 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    559812530558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail86,836 miles (+3,020)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    545015496306
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass83,816 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    608283415010
    • NoteBodywork damage.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil topped up before test.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail83,816 miles (+4,333)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    896493515000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBodywork damage.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil topped up before test.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass79,483 miles (+4,457)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,483 miles
    Test number
    408481324000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass75,026 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    258884223059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail75,026 miles (+6,482)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    107174223423
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass68,544 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    715343202096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    319983511002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,397 miles (+5,015)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    117303111439
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass57,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    793036910068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,382 miles (+7,251)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    744715310035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass50,131 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    684044829010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,746 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,746 miles
    Test number
    451922018019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,876 miles (+7,095)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,876 miles
    Test number
    872343807008
    • NoteSlight cracking of near side rear tyre side wall
    • NoteSlight smearing of front wiper blads on front screen

  31. Pass28,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    162134806025
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn close to legal; limet

Questions about LA51 NZD

Does LA51 NZD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NZD expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NZD?
The MOT on LA51 NZD expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NZD done?
LA51 NZD was recorded at 110,275 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has LA51 NZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NZD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NZD 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 NZD find?
LA51 NZD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: central high level brake light not working; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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