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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 JHFMOT history

LB51 JHF is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 22,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
22,196 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 JHF
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
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 JHF was last recorded at 22,196 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2013: 1,109 miles, lower than 43,353 miles on 22 Feb 2012.

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
20,457 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,196 miles
  • 2025 – 20,457 miles
  • 2024 – 18,835 miles
  • 2023 – 17,472 miles
  • 2022 – 16,000 miles
  • 2021 – 14,346 miles
  • 2020 – 12,749 miles
  • 2019 – 11,731 miles
  • 2018 – 10,764 miles
  • 2017 – 8,853 miles
  • 2016 – 7,401 miles
  • 2015 – 5,377 miles
  • 2014 – 3,108 miles
  • 2013 – 1,109 miles
  • 2012 – 43,353 miles
  • 2011 – 39,446 miles
  • 2010 – 36,619 miles
  • 2009 – 33,108 miles
  • 2008 – 27,809 miles
  • 2007 – 24,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,196 miles (+1,739)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    22,196 miles
    Test number
    458629301952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass20,457 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    20,457 miles
    Test number
    648700763254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail20,457 miles (+1,622)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,457 miles
    Test number
    223901712623
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass18,835 miles (+1,363)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    18,835 miles
    Test number
    924759938974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass17,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    17,472 miles
    Test number
    307924041121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail17,472 miles (+1,472)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,472 miles
    Test number
    825039646096
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass16,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    886142663703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,000 miles (+1,654)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    982919431226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass14,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    14,346 miles
    Test number
    130309641063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,346 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,346 miles
    Test number
    447462532694
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass12,749 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,749 miles
    Test number
    738933237490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass11,731 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,731 miles
    Test number
    781450655472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass10,764 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    10,764 miles
    Test number
    856969180976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,853 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    8,853 miles
    Test number
    132240611075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass7,401 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    7,401 miles
    Test number
    366241804776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking

  16. Pass5,377 miles (+2,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    5,377 miles
    Test number
    746471285110
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracking

  17. Pass3,108 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    3,108 miles
    Test number
    216219384419
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass1,109 miles (-42,244)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    1,109 miles
    Test number
    126873693179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,353 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    759603552000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,446 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,446 miles
    Test number
    796876501072
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExcess handbrake travel @ 12 notches but not coming to stop.
    • NoteInsecure child/booster seat n/s/r.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low.

  21. Pass39,446 miles (+2,827)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,446 miles
    Test number
    987876201099
    • NoteExcess handbrake travel @ 12 notches but not coming to stop.
    • NoteInsecure child/booster seat n/s/r.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low.

  22. Pass36,619 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    594444010045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,108 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,108 miles
    Test number
    324069709035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,809 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,809 miles
    Test number
    402419408093
    • NoteExcess handbrake lever travel @ 10 notches - not coming to stop.
    • NoteVarious small stone chips on heated front screen.

  25. Fail27,809 miles (+3,041)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,809 miles
    Test number
    694439008007
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExcess handbrake lever travel @ 10 notches - not coming to stop.
    • NoteVarious small stone chips on heated front screen.

  26. Pass24,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,768 miles
    Test number
    350301617013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 JHF

Does LB51 JHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 JHF is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 JHF?
The MOT on LB51 JHF is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 JHF done?
LB51 JHF was recorded at 22,196 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
Has LB51 JHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 JHF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 JHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 JHF find?
LB51 JHF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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