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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 JBUMOT history

LB51 JBU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,387 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 JBU
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
13 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 JBU was last recorded at 44,387 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,200 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,187 miles
Average per year
1,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,387 miles
  • 2024 – 42,200 miles
  • 2023 – 39,755 miles
  • 2022 – 37,710 miles
  • 2021 – 35,852 miles
  • 2020 – 34,094 miles
  • 2019 – 33,118 miles
  • 2018 – 31,124 miles
  • 2017 – 29,775 miles
  • 2016 – 28,969 miles
  • 2015 – 28,574 miles
  • 2014 – 27,920 miles
  • 2013 – 27,221 miles
  • 2012 – 26,238 miles
  • 2011 – 25,167 miles
  • 2010 – 23,652 miles
  • 2009 – 21,865 miles
  • 2008 – 19,553 miles
  • 2007 – 17,202 miles
  • 2006 – 15,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    634201696481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail44,387 miles (+2,187)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    396387212614
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass42,200 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    210080832963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass39,755 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    930640465425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,710 miles (+1,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    730492764233
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass35,852 miles (+1,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    651190220242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass34,094 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    648728231964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,118 miles
    Test number
    769894987988
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  9. Fail33,118 miles (+1,994)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,118 miles
    Test number
    876766766919
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  10. Pass31,124 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    610393943147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,775 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    379388680648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,969 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,969 miles
    Test number
    672123527537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,574 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    595665566429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,920 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,920 miles
    Test number
    105714944353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,221 miles (+983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    456343743342
    • NoteBoth wiper blades splitting

  16. Pass26,238 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    145265742318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,167 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    158936241351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    180853040395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,649 miles (+1,784)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,649 miles
    Test number
    602293040356
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,865 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,865 miles
    Test number
    162123349380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,553 miles (+2,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,553 miles
    Test number
    231515048308
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OFFSIDE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT WHEEL ALIGN CHECK ADVISED

  22. Pass17,202 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,202 miles
    Test number
    573714347319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,518 miles
    Test number
    450725846395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 JBU

Does LB51 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 JBU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 JBU?
The MOT on LB51 JBU is valid until 12 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 JBU done?
LB51 JBU was recorded at 44,387 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 1,524 miles a year.
Has LB51 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 JBU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 JBU 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 JBU find?
LB51 JBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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