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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LL51 EDJMOT history

LL51 EDJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LL51 EDJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,536 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 EDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 EDJ was last recorded at 96,536 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 3,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,099 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,437 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,536 miles
  • 2024 – 93,099 miles
  • 2023 – 89,504 miles
  • 2022 – 80,927 miles
  • 2021 – 76,021 miles
  • 2020 – 69,602 miles
  • 2019 – 61,378 miles
  • 2018 – 54,898 miles
  • 2017 – 49,029 miles
  • 2016 – 43,350 miles
  • 2015 – 37,352 miles
  • 2014 – 32,483 miles
  • 2013 – 31,155 miles
  • 2012 – 28,209 miles
  • 2011 – 26,718 miles
  • 2010 – 24,463 miles
  • 2009 – 23,121 miles
  • 2008 – 21,171 miles
  • 2007 – 17,830 miles
  • 2006 – 14,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,536 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    565616633971
    • MinorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail96,536 miles (+3,437)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    339686648887
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass93,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    529406582423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,099 miles (+3,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    996871896612
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass89,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    831911991286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,502 miles (+4,398)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    873082640318
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,104 miles (+4,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    101941229337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,927 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,927 miles
    Test number
    297847636350
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail80,875 miles (+4,854)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    289565355204
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    566956308051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail76,021 miles (+6,419)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    960096491732
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,602 miles (+8,224)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    642386135691
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,378 miles (+6,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    324802835168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass54,898 miles (+5,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    462502890303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,029 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    977356775581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,013 miles (+5,663)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    227313832157
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    204733416440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail43,350 miles (+5,998)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    898050349484
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass37,352 miles (+4,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    736693625054
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail32,483 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    517395014092
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass32,483 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    625895214057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,155 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    889402213067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,209 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,209 miles
    Test number
    655444212034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,718 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    856117811062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,463 miles (+1,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    624112010065
    • 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)

  26. Pass23,121 miles (+1,950)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,121 miles
    Test number
    630283719074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront Wipers Starting to smear
    • NoteOffside Front Link Arm, upper gaitor split

  27. Pass21,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,171 miles
    Test number
    340256618069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,171 miles (+3,341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,171 miles
    Test number
    730556218070
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass17,830 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,830 miles
    Test number
    952671817055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,759 miles
    Test number
    612549116096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 EDJ

Does LL51 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 EDJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 EDJ?
The MOT on LL51 EDJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 EDJ done?
LL51 EDJ was recorded at 96,536 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has LL51 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 EDJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 EDJ 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 EDJ find?
LL51 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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