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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 EJYMOT history

LB51 EJY is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 45,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
45,192 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EJY
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
23 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EJY was last recorded at 45,192 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,077 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,115 miles
Average per year
1,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,192 miles
  • 2024 – 43,077 miles
  • 2023 – 41,050 miles
  • 2022 – 39,572 miles
  • 2021 – 37,495 miles
  • 2020 – 36,142 miles
  • 2019 – 34,627 miles
  • 2018 – 27,279 miles
  • 2017 – 26,650 miles
  • 2016 – 26,367 miles
  • 2015 – 25,699 miles
  • 2014 – 25,088 miles
  • 2013 – 24,677 miles
  • 2012 – 24,090 miles
  • 2011 – 23,502 miles
  • 2010 – 22,786 miles
  • 2009 – 22,139 miles
  • 2008 – 21,650 miles
  • 2007 – 21,322 miles
  • 2006 – 20,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,192 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,192 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    45,192 miles
    Test number
    944166562915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,077 miles
    Test number
    565674103504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail43,077 miles (+2,027)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,077 miles
    Test number
    213223351017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,050 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    560944855604
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass39,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    346502075501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,570 miles (+2,075)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    256484494062
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    797178427635
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail37,495 miles (+1,353)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    558754061054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,142 miles (+1,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    285463694685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,627 miles
    Test number
    709459887182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail34,627 miles (+7,348)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,627 miles
    Test number
    460112289368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass27,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    580194849008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,278 miles (+628)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,278 miles
    Test number
    206912291486
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  14. Pass26,650 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,650 miles
    Test number
    557860303588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind.

  15. Pass26,367 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,367 miles
    Test number
    748215091061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass25,699 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    200720221402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,088 miles (+411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    208994204253
    • NoteOff-side rear seat belt does not retract all the way back.

  18. Pass24,677 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,677 miles
    Test number
    957494803249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,090 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,090 miles
    Test number
    415025612240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,502 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,502 miles
    Test number
    637177821271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,786 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    392757630468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,139 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,139 miles
    Test number
    364757059493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,650 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    604467568259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,322 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    102357767284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    320831876420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EJY

Does LB51 EJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EJY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EJY?
The MOT on LB51 EJY is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EJY done?
LB51 EJY was recorded at 45,192 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,297 miles a year.
Has LB51 EJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EJY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 EJY 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 EJY find?
LB51 EJY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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