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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LL51 CEAMOT history

LL51 CEA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LL51 CEA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
52,844 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CEA was last recorded at 52,844 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,205 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,639 miles
Average per year
1,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,844 miles
  • 2025 – 50,205 miles
  • 2024 – 46,979 miles
  • 2023 – 44,552 miles
  • 2022 – 41,798 miles
  • 2021 – 41,766 miles
  • 2020 – 41,632 miles
  • 2019 – 41,393 miles
  • 2018 – 41,145 miles
  • 2017 – 40,754 miles
  • 2016 – 40,135 miles
  • 2014 – 39,216 miles
  • 2013 – 34,592 miles
  • 2012 – 32,574 miles
  • 2011 – 31,490 miles
  • 2010 – 29,592 miles
  • 2009 – 28,160 miles
  • 2008 – 26,822 miles
  • 2007 – 25,040 miles
  • 2006 – 22,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,844 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

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.

  • Offside front and rear brake discs rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Underside of vehicle rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,844 miles (+2,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    52,844 miles
    Test number
    539490229810
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

  2. Pass50,205 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,205 miles
    Test number
    208631833640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,203 miles (+3,224)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    138592398778
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass46,979 miles (+2,427)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    722346207085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass44,552 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,552 miles
    Test number
    313755535753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    469608921384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,798 miles (+6)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    772000046871
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  8. Pass41,792 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    450899639627
    • AdvisoryBoth outer rear sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  9. Pass41,766 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    520173578958
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  10. Pass41,632 miles (+239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    548200133840
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,393 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    483292378455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,145 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    308282335422
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake discs rusty

  13. Pass40,754 miles (+619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    870662003378
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake discs rusty

  14. Pass40,135 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,135 miles
    Test number
    410637082193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,216 miles
    Test number
    395721814303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,216 miles (+2,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,216 miles
    Test number
    549674304383
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass36,498 miles (+1,906)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,498 miles
    Test number
    369100864061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass34,592 miles (+2,018)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    629322383004
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wiper blades split at ends
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm centre
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm centre
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded

  19. Pass32,574 miles (+1,084)5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    986511792039
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm on centre and inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm on outer edge
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre - unrepairable
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear pads worn thin

  20. Pass31,490 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    407668281060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  21. Fail31,489 miles (+1,897)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    619688481043
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  22. Pass29,592 miles (+1,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,592 miles
    Test number
    383199460052
    • NoteRear number plates

  23. Pass28,160 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    143614489484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass26,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    963591598078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,822 miles (+1,782)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    961671498025
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass25,040 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,040 miles
    Test number
    182609277420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,152 miles
    Test number
    784350786073
    • 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)

Questions about LL51 CEA

Does LL51 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 CEA is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CEA?
The MOT on LL51 CEA is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 CEA done?
LL51 CEA was recorded at 52,844 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,494 miles a year.
Has LL51 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CEA has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 CEA 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 LL51 CEA find?
LL51 CEA passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

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