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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 FJXMOT history

LB51 FJX is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
142,548 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 FJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 FJX was last recorded at 142,548 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 8,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,974 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,574 miles
Average per year
6,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,548 miles
  • 2021 – 133,974 miles
  • 2020 – 126,291 miles
  • 2019 – 117,832 miles
  • 2018 – 111,475 miles
  • 2017 – 104,386 miles
  • 2016 – 96,202 miles
  • 2015 – 88,454 miles
  • 2014 – 81,289 miles
  • 2013 – 75,088 miles
  • 2012 – 67,458 miles
  • 2011 – 60,331 miles
  • 2010 – 52,415 miles
  • 2009 – 43,781 miles
  • 2008 – 37,579 miles
  • 2007 – 33,968 miles
  • 2006 – 31,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,548 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,548 miles (+8,574)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,548 miles
    Test number
    129410447318
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass133,974 miles (+7,683)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,974 miles
    Test number
    548558860849
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    847359984092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,291 miles (+8,459)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    370059401588
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass117,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,832 miles
    Test number
    991896672627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,830 miles (+6,355)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,830 miles
    Test number
    727154031992
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,475 miles (+7,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,475 miles
    Test number
    841223614283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    291183640282
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail104,386 miles (+8,184)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    486590181242
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass96,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    219924249383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,202 miles (+7,748)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    914878980365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass88,454 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    946216450522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    569464824228
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail81,289 miles (+6,201)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    745704124226
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass75,088 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    925907323253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    315745812446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,458 miles (+7,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    428705412287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass60,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,331 miles
    Test number
    657517621202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,331 miles (+7,916)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,331 miles
    Test number
    347895721266
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEnging managment light illuminated

  20. Pass52,415 miles (+8,634)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    100769020261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,781 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,781 miles
    Test number
    354957619261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail37,579 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    844657718255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,579 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    953307618277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,002 miles (+3,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    882838468025
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass33,968 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    572927257039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,998 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    763262666039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,993 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,993 miles
    Test number
    204389456001
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LB51 FJX

Does LB51 FJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 FJX expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 FJX?
The MOT on LB51 FJX expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 FJX done?
LB51 FJX was recorded at 142,548 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 6,682 miles a year.
Has LB51 FJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 FJX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB51 FJX 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 FJX find?
LB51 FJX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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