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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 ZTLMOT history

LB51 ZTL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
155,029 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZTL was last recorded at 155,029 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,000 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,029 miles
  • 2022 – 154,621 miles
  • 2021 – 154,046 miles
  • 2018 – 149,594 miles
  • 2016 – 147,150 miles
  • 2015 – 129,343 miles
  • 2013 – 124,039 miles
  • 2012 – 115,839 miles
  • 2011 – 108,437 miles
  • 2010 – 101,594 miles
  • 2009 – 95,935 miles
  • 2008 – 82,545 miles
  • 2007 – 74,757 miles
  • 2006 – 64,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,029 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    538900060667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,000 miles (+379)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    894766914907
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,621 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,621 miles
    Test number
    383294144327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,617 miles (+571)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,617 miles
    Test number
    841969314629
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    869047826376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail154,046 miles5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    520033704699
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    918382577053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,594 miles
    Test number
    426871497075
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank

  9. Fail149,594 miles (+2,444)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,594 miles
    Test number
    605569984017
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank

  10. Pass147,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    996722384475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail147,139 miles (+17,796)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,139 miles
    Test number
    957767738193
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass129,343 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,343 miles
    Test number
    237800075125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,039 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    675983053381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel tank fill pipe corroded
    • NoteInner wheel arch covers fitted

  14. Fail124,039 miles (+8,200)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    716121653329
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel tank fill pipe corroded
    • NoteInner wheel arch covers fitted

  15. Fail115,839 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,839 miles
    Test number
    429196742352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  16. Pass115,839 miles (+7,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,839 miles
    Test number
    598816942345
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  17. Pass108,437 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    735649031349
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail108,412 miles (+6,818)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,412 miles
    Test number
    259463231373
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass101,594 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    714526710364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,935 miles (+4,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,935 miles
    Test number
    773869509369
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside Zone 'A' but contained within a 40mm diameter circle.

  21. Pass91,268 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,268 miles
    Test number
    323228529053
    • NoteDamage offside front door & wing
    • NoteEngine management light lit
    • NoteNearside front tyre
    • NoteWindscreen

  22. Fail91,268 miles (+8,723)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,268 miles
    Test number
    172497329419
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage offside front door & wing
    • NoteEngine management light lit
    • NoteNearside front tyre
    • NoteWindscreen

  23. Pass82,545 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    593598628001
    • NoteDamage offside front door & wing
    • NoteFront brake pads
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  24. Fail82,545 miles (+7,788)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    954735028041
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteDamage offside front door & wing
    • NoteFront brake pads
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  25. Pass74,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    100069527060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,757 miles (+10,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    784009127093
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass64,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    121412136070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ZTL

Does LB51 ZTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ZTL expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZTL?
The MOT on LB51 ZTL expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ZTL done?
LB51 ZTL was recorded at 155,029 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 5,324 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZTL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZTL 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 ZTL find?
LB51 ZTL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded.

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