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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

LB51 EFWMOT history

LB51 EFW is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,514 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EFW was last recorded at 122,514 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,509 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,514 miles
  • 2025 – 120,705 miles
  • 2024 – 120,009 miles
  • 2023 – 118,310 miles
  • 2022 – 116,185 miles
  • 2021 – 113,917 miles
  • 2020 – 111,575 miles
  • 2019 – 106,761 miles
  • 2018 – 105,147 miles
  • 2017 – 103,287 miles
  • 2016 – 100,807 miles
  • 2015 – 98,779 miles
  • 2014 – 96,986 miles
  • 2013 – 94,115 miles
  • 2012 – 89,639 miles
  • 2011 – 78,981 miles
  • 2010 – 70,310 miles
  • 2009 – 60,994 miles
  • 2008 – 51,138 miles
  • 2007 – 41,345 miles
  • 2006 – 31,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,514 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,514 miles
    Test number
    306983445365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,509 miles (+1,804)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    467127009475
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,705 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,705 miles
    Test number
    303327390000
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,695 miles (+686)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    795024663260
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,009 miles (+1,699)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    673564012086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,310 miles (+2,125)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,310 miles
    Test number
    917144634788
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    778033703446
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,185 miles (+2,268)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    147476067783
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,917 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    220097142119
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail113,912 miles (+2,337)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    510376739861
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass111,575 miles (+4,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,575 miles
    Test number
    718163391483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,761 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,761 miles
    Test number
    519637916153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    512301192099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail105,145 miles (+1,858)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,145 miles
    Test number
    122896366511
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass103,287 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,287 miles
    Test number
    432676824655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,807 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    834877105216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,779 miles (+1,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    186320315197
    • NoteO/s/f iner tyre is worn on inside edge.

  18. Pass96,986 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,986 miles
    Test number
    176462124122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,115 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    235079613417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,639 miles (+10,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    678312932140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass78,981 miles (+8,671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    679575821129
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass70,310 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    273285450143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,994 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    542060079159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,138 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    834062178131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,345 miles (+9,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    672426467189
    • 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)

  26. Pass31,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,636 miles
    Test number
    873617966135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EFW

Does LB51 EFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EFW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EFW?
The MOT on LB51 EFW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EFW done?
LB51 EFW was recorded at 122,514 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has LB51 EFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EFW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 EFW 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 EFW find?
LB51 EFW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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