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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LB51 ZXNMOT history

LB51 ZXN is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2024
Mileage
96,183 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZXN was last recorded at 96,183 miles on 13 May 2023, 4,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,460 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,723 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,183 miles
  • 2022 – 91,460 miles
  • 2021 – 89,154 miles
  • 2020 – 86,751 miles
  • 2019 – 84,204 miles
  • 2018 – 81,501 miles
  • 2017 – 78,607 miles
  • 2016 – 75,162 miles
  • 2015 – 71,509 miles
  • 2014 – 67,918 miles
  • 2013 – 63,761 miles
  • 2012 – 56,972 miles
  • 2011 – 50,308 miles
  • 2010 – 40,798 miles
  • 2009 – 34,385 miles
  • 2008 – 28,007 miles
  • 2007 – 20,673 miles
  • 2006 – 13,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,183 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle rubber (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s front
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on inner edge and both fronts cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose but not likely to fall offRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNot all high level brake light bulbs working

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,183 miles (+4,723)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    573478324506
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s front
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on inner edge and both fronts cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNot all high level brake light bulbs working

  2. Pass91,460 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    442536044170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNot all of high level brake light bulbs working

  3. Fail91,460 miles (+2,306)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    236429780766
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber above rear axle broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNot all of high level brake light bulbs working

  4. Pass89,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,154 miles
    Test number
    861125862922
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

  5. Fail89,154 miles (+2,403)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,154 miles
    Test number
    465150949784
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

  6. Pass86,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    845810309158
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dipped/main beam switch Incorrectly working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail86,751 miles (+2,547)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    360178829042
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure 2x Exhaust rubbers. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dipped/main beam switch Incorrectly working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,204 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    655369721534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  9. Pass81,501 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    794598725994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail81,489 miles (+2,882)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    530899540010
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass78,607 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    547238845989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE bald on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,162 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    440034968352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,113 miles (+3,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    177510420920
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  14. Fail71,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    679880255145
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass71,509 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    878500955139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,918 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,918 miles
    Test number
    329274954104
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,761 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    639320773110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,972 miles (+6,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    227377672111
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass50,308 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    549070201293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,159 miles (+9,361)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    947913191187
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    324026010297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail40,798 miles (+6,413)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    620446710268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,385 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,385 miles
    Test number
    513133109200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,366 miles (+6,359)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    510460649191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass28,007 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    892057638145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,673 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,673 miles
    Test number
    301685847134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,436 miles
    Test number
    514893386041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ZXN

Does LB51 ZXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ZXN expired on 12 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZXN?
The MOT on LB51 ZXN expired on 12 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ZXN done?
LB51 ZXN was recorded at 96,183 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZXN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZXN 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 ZXN find?
LB51 ZXN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded/greased; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective middle rubber, and 5 more.

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