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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 EFCMOT history

LB51 EFC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
41,157 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EFC was last recorded at 41,157 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,682 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
475 miles
Average per year
1,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,157 miles
  • 2024 – 40,682 miles
  • 2023 – 39,866 miles
  • 2022 – 39,134 miles
  • 2021 – 38,146 miles
  • 2020 – 37,263 miles
  • 2019 – 36,286 miles
  • 2018 – 35,622 miles
  • 2017 – 34,839 miles
  • 2016 – 34,238 miles
  • 2015 – 33,795 miles
  • 2014 – 33,013 miles
  • 2013 – 31,956 miles
  • 2012 – 30,863 miles
  • 2011 – 28,890 miles
  • 2010 – 26,829 miles
  • 2009 – 24,555 miles
  • 2008 – 21,111 miles
  • 2007 – 18,004 miles
  • 2006 – 14,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,157 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,157 miles (+475)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    696289960269
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass40,682 miles (+816)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    627642035313
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,866 miles (+732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    627901221305
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all around underneath
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass39,134 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,134 miles
    Test number
    564384889164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,146 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,146 miles
    Test number
    710891956295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    800643019669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail37,263 miles (+977)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    397717465517
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass36,286 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,286 miles
    Test number
    962122778893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass35,622 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,622 miles
    Test number
    952918993726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,839 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    915812502155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,238 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,238 miles
    Test number
    469938567465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,795 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    488418147041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it

  13. Pass33,013 miles (+1,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    785569874218
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracking advise replace

  14. Pass31,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,956 miles
    Test number
    958838783225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,956 miles (+1,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,956 miles
    Test number
    837108983298
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass30,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,863 miles
    Test number
    179369482229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,863 miles (+1,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,863 miles
    Test number
    496449282288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass28,890 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    659501291208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    472527580215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,829 miles (+2,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    960186080235
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass24,555 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,555 miles
    Test number
    683536289268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,111 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,111 miles
    Test number
    213615298245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,004 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,004 miles
    Test number
    301556097248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,484 miles
    Test number
    300346996226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EFC

Does LB51 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EFC is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EFC?
The MOT on LB51 EFC is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EFC done?
LB51 EFC was recorded at 41,157 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,404 miles a year.
Has LB51 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EFC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB51 EFC 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 LB51 EFC find?
LB51 EFC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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