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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LB51 EKMMOT history

LB51 EKM is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,930 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EKM was last recorded at 89,930 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 8,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2022: 76,456 miles, lower than 76,457 miles on 5 Oct 2022.

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
81,868 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,062 miles
Average per year
3,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,930 miles
  • 2024 – 81,868 miles
  • 2022 – 76,456 miles
  • 2021 – 70,563 miles
  • 2019 – 65,483 miles
  • 2018 – 61,153 miles
  • 2017 – 57,390 miles
  • 2016 – 54,334 miles
  • 2015 – 50,667 miles
  • 2014 – 46,634 miles
  • 2013 – 44,203 miles
  • 2012 – 42,262 miles
  • 2011 – 38,569 miles
  • 2010 – 35,411 miles
  • 2009 – 33,057 miles
  • 2008 – 29,148 miles
  • 2007 – 24,943 miles
  • 2006 – 20,626 miles
  • 2005 – 15,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,930 miles
  • AdvisoryEML light on
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,930 miles (+8,062)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    654253083059
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Pass81,868 miles (+5,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,868 miles
    Test number
    371617870776
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,456 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    520380592952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,457 miles (+5,894)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    263402998104
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  5. Pass70,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    944621977074
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail70,563 miles (+5,080)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    151101506925
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,483 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    830213522866
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,153 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,153 miles
    Test number
    220282079952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,390 miles (+3,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    193089215462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight surface corrosion around rear axle mount (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight surface corrosion around rear axle mount (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass54,334 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    991521438523
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail54,334 miles (+3,667)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    388426190687
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass50,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,667 miles
    Test number
    610279882209
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail50,667 miles (+4,033)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,667 miles
    Test number
    297635143916
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass46,634 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    115559384223
    • NoteFront discs lipped on edges.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  15. Fail46,634 miles (+2,431)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    329369984296
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront discs lipped on edges.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  16. Pass44,203 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    976775593233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,262 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    295500502341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,569 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    706829891246
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass38,569 miles (+3,158)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    776489191222
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Pass35,411 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,411 miles
    Test number
    793549590230
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Fail35,411 miles (+2,354)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,411 miles
    Test number
    131139290252
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass33,057 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    884470419333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,148 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    434621518446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,943 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    312470817386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,626 miles (+4,697)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,626 miles
    Test number
    370205206360
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  26. Pass15,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,929 miles
    Test number
    524672615372
    • NoteNails in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Questions about LB51 EKM

Does LB51 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EKM is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EKM?
The MOT on LB51 EKM is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EKM done?
LB51 EKM was recorded at 89,930 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,706 miles a year.
Has LB51 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EKM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 EKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 EKM find?
LB51 EKM passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 15 advisories: eml light on; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded filler pipes, and 12 more.

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