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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 FLXMOT history

LB51 FLX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,686 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 FLX
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
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 FLX was last recorded at 88,686 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,996 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,686 miles
  • 2025 – 87,996 miles
  • 2024 – 87,271 miles
  • 2023 – 86,315 miles
  • 2022 – 85,815 miles
  • 2021 – 85,280 miles
  • 2020 – 84,594 miles
  • 2019 – 83,297 miles
  • 2018 – 81,657 miles
  • 2017 – 79,063 miles
  • 2015 – 75,570 miles
  • 2014 – 73,267 miles
  • 2013 – 70,029 miles
  • 2012 – 66,885 miles
  • 2011 – 63,369 miles
  • 2010 – 59,160 miles
  • 2009 – 54,525 miles
  • 2008 – 48,399 miles
  • 2007 – 41,859 miles
  • 2005 – 30,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,686 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,686 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    229628749850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,996 miles (+725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    288918332996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,271 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    571212040361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,315 miles (+500)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    695593139037
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,815 miles (+535)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    224223324950
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,280 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    729140720316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,594 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    169206797438
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  8. Pass83,297 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    249743632307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,284 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    735599600712
    • DangerousVehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced nearside rear outer sill filled with filler (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,657 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    377377493987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    534183052113
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail79,063 miles (+3,493)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    237623664957
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass75,570 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    432479331853
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail73,267 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    416556934423
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass73,267 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    485736534355
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass70,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    956212223307
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail70,029 miles (+3,144)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    996412123393
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass66,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    256420422335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,885 miles (+3,516)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    659299512336
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,369 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    649126901336
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail63,369 miles (+4,209)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    645996801374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass59,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    282742800313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,160 miles (+4,635)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    421812400415
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass54,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    481483599290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,525 miles (+6,126)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    624653999292
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass48,399 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,399 miles
    Test number
    384886298486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,859 miles (+11,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,859 miles
    Test number
    964953107369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    492947305351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 FLX

Does LB51 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 FLX is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 FLX?
The MOT on LB51 FLX is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 FLX done?
LB51 FLX was recorded at 88,686 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has LB51 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 FLX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB51 FLX 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 FLX find?
LB51 FLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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