Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LL51 CHOMOT history

LL51 CHO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

LL51 CHO silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
180,483 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,234 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL51 CHO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CHO was last recorded at 180,483 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2008: 28,631 miles, lower than 67,755 miles on 20 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,551 miles · 31 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
8,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,483 miles
  • 2020 – 177,551 miles
  • 2019 – 162,621 miles
  • 2018 – 161,019 miles
  • 2017 – 148,393 miles
  • 2016 – 135,114 miles
  • 2015 – 124,080 miles
  • 2014 – 114,623 miles
  • 2013 – 106,046 miles
  • 2012 – 96,965 miles
  • 2011 – 88,566 miles
  • 2009 – 84,160 miles
  • 2008 – 76,895 miles
  • 2007 – 67,755 miles
  • 2006 – 56,977 miles
  • 2005 – 47,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,483 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 bumper damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,483 miles (+2,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,483 miles
    Test number
    147301595711
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,551 miles
    Test number
    688330031396
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail177,551 miles (+14,930)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,551 miles
    Test number
    927079008817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass162,621 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,621 miles
    Test number
    412053025462
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail162,621 miles (+1,602)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,621 miles
    Test number
    607481891013
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass161,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,019 miles
    Test number
    494217502185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,019 miles (+12,626)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,019 miles
    Test number
    882528411829
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass148,393 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,393 miles
    Test number
    820294169940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged

  9. Fail148,361 miles (+13,247)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    399258960876
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged

  10. Pass135,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,114 miles
    Test number
    634140569288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail135,114 miles (+11,034)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,114 miles
    Test number
    271574884143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass124,080 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,080 miles
    Test number
    688133085112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,623 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    725656424195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail114,516 miles (+8,470)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    745861924172
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass106,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    205160523477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail106,044 miles (+9,079)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,044 miles
    Test number
    566350323186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass96,965 miles (+8,399)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    187832622115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,566 miles (+4,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,566 miles
    Test number
    688145321161
    • NoteStrong advice both front tyres starting to wear low

  19. Pass84,160 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    782648729315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    350469828302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,631 miles (-39,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    680989328340
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass67,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    262284527347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,755 miles (+10,778)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    692334327339
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass56,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    154126826391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,977 miles (+9,708)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    491686926498
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  26. Pass47,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    930256325313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,268 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    781966225336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LL51 CHO

Does LL51 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 CHO expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CHO?
The MOT on LL51 CHO expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 CHO done?
LL51 CHO was recorded at 180,483 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 8,234 miles a year.
Has LL51 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CHO has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LL51 CHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 CHO find?
LL51 CHO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL51C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.