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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LA51 ULFMOT history

LA51 ULF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

LA51 ULF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
132,278 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ULF
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
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ULF was last recorded at 132,278 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 10,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2008: 49,220 miles, lower than 440,581 miles on 5 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,141 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,137 miles
Average per year
5,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,278 miles
  • 2021 – 122,141 miles
  • 2020 – 119,538 miles
  • 2019 – 111,958 miles
  • 2018 – 104,779 miles
  • 2017 – 98,577 miles
  • 2016 – 95,733 miles
  • 2015 – 94,034 miles
  • 2014 – 92,222 miles
  • 2013 – 89,700 miles
  • 2012 – 84,649 miles
  • 2011 – 77,454 miles
  • 2010 – 70,709 miles
  • 2009 – 59,354 miles
  • 2008 – 49,220 miles
  • 2007 – 440,581 miles
  • 2006 – 32,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

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.

  • Surface corrosion under vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    206492299878
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  2. Fail132,278 miles (+10,137)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    703767766773
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  3. Pass122,141 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,141 miles
    Test number
    655986305733
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReeverse light not working

  4. Fail122,141 miles (+2,603)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,141 miles
    Test number
    932040424516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReeverse light not working

  5. Pass119,538 miles (+7,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,538 miles
    Test number
    868362825949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,958 miles (+7,179)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,958 miles
    Test number
    476876633200
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,779 miles (+6,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    139495203569
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle.

  8. Pass98,577 miles (+2,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    513405746555
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle.

  9. Pass95,733 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,733 miles
    Test number
    999081336211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,034 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    257435485034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,222 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    599360784052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,700 miles (+5,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,700 miles
    Test number
    239906783007
    • NoteCoil springs corroded

  13. Pass84,649 miles (+7,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    417388882090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass77,454 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    197023471411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,429 miles (+6,720)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    858481371050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi pipe breaking away

  16. Pass70,709 miles (+11,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    611361370040
    • 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)

  17. Pass59,354 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    490833229057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,199 miles (+9,979)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    760599919058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass49,220 miles (-391,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    112577018446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass440,581 miles (+407,946)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    440,581 miles
    Test number
    502715107066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    140829006446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ULF

Does LA51 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 ULF expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ULF?
The MOT on LA51 ULF expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 ULF done?
LA51 ULF was recorded at 132,278 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
Has LA51 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ULF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 ULF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 ULF find?
LA51 ULF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: fuel pipe corroded; fuel tank strap corroded.

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