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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 JKYMOT history

LB51 JKY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,361 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 JKY
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
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 JKY was last recorded at 97,361 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,831 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
530 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,361 miles
  • 2025 – 96,831 miles
  • 2024 – 93,597 miles
  • 2023 – 89,325 miles
  • 2021 – 88,242 miles
  • 2020 – 87,603 miles
  • 2019 – 86,252 miles
  • 2018 – 83,839 miles
  • 2017 – 81,313 miles
  • 2016 – 76,650 miles
  • 2015 – 73,275 miles
  • 2014 – 68,989 miles
  • 2013 – 65,010 miles
  • 2012 – 60,529 miles
  • 2011 – 58,122 miles
  • 2010 – 54,247 miles
  • 2009 – 49,202 miles
  • 2008 – 42,387 miles
  • 2007 – 34,729 miles
  • 2006 – 28,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,361 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    752903527347
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail97,361 miles (+530)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    262496524266
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass96,831 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    384725340187
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail96,831 miles (+3,234)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    433399740167
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass93,597 miles (+4,272)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    954052320767
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass89,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    367699417899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension and some brake components have all been freshly painted black

  7. Fail89,324 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,324 miles
    Test number
    323761150868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension and some brake components have all been freshly painted black

  8. Pass88,242 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    549570565130
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge getting close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front hubs corroded

  9. Fail88,242 miles (+639)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    566530802623
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge getting close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front hubs corroded

  10. Pass87,603 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    310626191641
    • 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))

  11. Pass86,252 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    875039945402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    853306805815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail83,738 miles (+2,425)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,738 miles
    Test number
    997513947758
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,313 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,313 miles
    Test number
    228872960549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    348721475018
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

  16. Fail76,650 miles (+3,375)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    681683461913
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

  17. Pass73,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    414108661814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,275 miles (+4,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    225426507027
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass68,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    849697714371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,989 miles (+3,979)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    917527814334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass65,010 miles (+4,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    427955613426
    • 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)

  22. Pass60,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    436620812471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,529 miles (+2,407)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    186050312354
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,122 miles (+3,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,122 miles
    Test number
    459865611379
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass54,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    672425710352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,247 miles (+5,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    553615310382
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass49,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    610839309355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,202 miles (+6,815)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    894119209326
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass42,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,387 miles
    Test number
    794669618316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,387 miles (+7,658)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,387 miles
    Test number
    290909018376
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass34,729 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    513642117305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass28,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,684 miles
    Test number
    931777616357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 JKY

Does LB51 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 JKY is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 JKY?
The MOT on LB51 JKY is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 JKY done?
LB51 JKY was recorded at 97,361 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has LB51 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 JKY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 JKY 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 JKY find?
LB51 JKY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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