Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
LB51 FDUMOT history
LB51 FDU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 100,758 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,145 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 FDU
- 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
- 26 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 FDU was last recorded at 100,758 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,796 miles · 26 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,962 miles
- Average per year
- 4,145 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,758 miles
- 2024 – 97,796 miles
- 2023 – 96,552 miles
- 2022 – 93,964 miles
- 2021 – 91,323 miles
- 2020 – 89,593 miles
- 2019 – 86,320 miles
- 2018 – 83,850 miles
- 2017 – 78,402 miles
- 2016 – 73,408 miles
- 2015 – 68,033 miles
- 2014 – 60,852 miles
- 2013 – 56,795 miles
- 2012 – 53,041 miles
- 2011 – 48,216 miles
- 2010 – 44,651 miles
- 2009 – 38,639 miles
- 2008 – 34,124 miles
- 2007 – 29,131 miles
- 2006 – 18,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,758 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryHeat shields slightly loose but not likely to fall off
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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.
Eml light on
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust heatshield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front wiper blades starting to split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,758 miles (+2,962)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 100,758 miles
- Test number
- 486244024442
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryHeat shields slightly loose but not likely to fall off
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,796 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 97,796 miles
- Test number
- 740885674094
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,796 miles (+1,244)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,796 miles
- Test number
- 586903815999
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,552 miles (+2,588)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 96,552 miles
- Test number
- 103820811624
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,964 miles (+2,641)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 93,964 miles
- Test number
- 623070878030
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,323 miles (+1,730)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,323 miles
- Test number
- 244881121850
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield rattling
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
Pass89,593 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,593 miles
- Test number
- 794167562182
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to split
Fail89,593 miles (+3,273)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,593 miles
- Test number
- 342849445250
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nsf bumper damaged sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to split
Pass86,320 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,320 miles
- Test number
- 210003744520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
Fail86,320 miles (+2,470)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,320 miles
- Test number
- 757952397071
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
Pass83,850 miles (+5,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,850 miles
- Test number
- 280369654234
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,402 miles (+4,994)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,402 miles
- Test number
- 209126745552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 73,408 miles
- Test number
- 416682653656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,408 miles (+5,375)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,408 miles
- Test number
- 720679750212
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing BROKEN (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking SWITCH (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass68,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,033 miles
- Test number
- 779628945173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,033 miles (+7,181)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,033 miles
- Test number
- 485577245166
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,852 miles (+4,057)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,852 miles
- Test number
- 879810854107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,795 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,795 miles
- Test number
- 418993563118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,786 miles (+3,745)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,786 miles
- Test number
- 428062263117
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass53,041 miles (+4,825)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 53,041 miles
- Test number
- 706356562138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,216 miles (+3,565)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,216 miles
- Test number
- 706002211076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise rear fog lamp as water inside
Pass44,651 miles (+6,012)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 44,651 miles
- Test number
- 103869810073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,639 miles (+4,515)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,639 miles
- Test number
- 182408409019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,124 miles (+4,993)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 34,124 miles
- Test number
- 303002008046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,131 miles (+10,439)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 29,131 miles
- Test number
- 772506017090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 18,692 miles
- Test number
- 173765906060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 FDU
- Does LB51 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 FDU is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 FDU?
- The MOT on LB51 FDU is valid until 27 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 FDU done?
- LB51 FDU was recorded at 100,758 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,145 miles a year.
- Has LB51 FDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 FDU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB51 FDU 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 FDU find?
- LB51 FDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel tank straps slightly corroded; heat shields slightly loose but not likely to fall off, and 2 more.
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