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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LA51 ZDXMOT history

LA51 ZDX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

LA51 ZDX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2024
Mileage
82,538 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ZDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ZDX was last recorded at 82,538 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 1,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,232 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,306 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,538 miles
  • 2021 – 81,232 miles
  • 2020 – 78,368 miles
  • 2019 – 77,623 miles
  • 2017 – 74,606 miles
  • 2016 – 69,442 miles
  • 2015 – 63,406 miles
  • 2014 – 57,626 miles
  • 2012 – 49,146 miles
  • 2011 – 44,141 miles
  • 2010 – 40,219 miles
  • 2009 – 36,538 miles
  • 2008 – 33,042 miles
  • 2007 – 28,860 miles
  • 2006 – 25,980 miles
  • 2005 – 23,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    417982361182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,538 miles (+1,306)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    893746538135
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,232 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    265166292063
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,231 miles (+2,018)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    928671887316
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,213 miles
    Test number
    802808444246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,213 miles (+845)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,213 miles
    Test number
    829993902100
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/R15 GOOD YEAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,368 miles (+745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,368 miles
    Test number
    703298070022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass77,623 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,623 miles
    Test number
    512089358632
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,606 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    904990341995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,442 miles
    Test number
    880515388631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,442 miles (+6,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,442 miles
    Test number
    552219446943
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Front flexi pipe (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass63,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    579517787347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,406 miles (+5,780)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    750016288032
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  14. Pass57,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    427540444400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,626 miles (+4,239)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    767270144345
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass53,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    577946104018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,387 miles (+4,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    865916104099
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  18. Pass49,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    125085252325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,146 miles (+5,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    598395752339
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass44,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    936144451322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail44,139 miles (+3,920)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    705704151356
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass40,219 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    600844850319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    573305159336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,537 miles (+3,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    583035559306
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass33,042 miles (+4,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,042 miles
    Test number
    620507658348
    • 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)

  26. Pass28,860 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    690245157384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,980 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    684606256388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    301285355381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ZDX

Does LA51 ZDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 ZDX expired on 7 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ZDX?
The MOT on LA51 ZDX expired on 7 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 ZDX done?
LA51 ZDX was recorded at 82,538 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has LA51 ZDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ZDX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 ZDX 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 ZDX find?
LA51 ZDX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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