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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LL51 OJAMOT history

LL51 OJA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 78,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

LL51 OJA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
78,358 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 OJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 OJA was last recorded at 78,358 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2012: 1,255 miles, lower than 132,797 miles on 5 Dec 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,351 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,358 miles
  • 2021 – 78,320 miles
  • 2020 – 73,783 miles
  • 2019 – 67,966 miles
  • 2018 – 60,794 miles
  • 2017 – 51,092 miles
  • 2016 – 41,121 miles
  • 2015 – 30,576 miles
  • 2014 – 20,007 miles
  • 2013 – 11,354 miles
  • 2012 – 1,255 miles
  • 2011 – 132,797 miles
  • 2010 – 122,410 miles
  • 2009 – 109,416 miles
  • 2008 – 96,505 miles
  • 2007 – 85,750 miles
  • 2006 – 75,085 miles
  • 2005 – 65,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,358 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,358 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    460528403880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,351 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    391652728432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached inner bush bolt not long enough and incorrect non adjustable bolt fitted in an elongated hole (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,346 miles (+26)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    372569124667
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,320 miles (+4,537)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    577217351257
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt/nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Emissions not tested flexy leaking unable too get reading (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns/os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seek advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,783 miles
    Test number
    683990577093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,783 miles (+5,817)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,783 miles
    Test number
    813427396742
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    527761801337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

  8. Fail67,966 miles (+7,172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    221082243327
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

  9. Pass60,794 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    812980418920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,761 miles (+9,669)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    991842518166
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass51,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    222171985007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,092 miles (+9,971)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    156974971377
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass41,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    657714323897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,121 miles (+10,545)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    263779627281
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass30,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    614609547969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,576 miles (+10,569)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    913601271578
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass20,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    815546144314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail20,007 miles (+8,653)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    205634644361
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery light staying on

  19. Pass11,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    11,354 miles
    Test number
    428703453482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,354 miles (+10,099)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,354 miles
    Test number
    515242153352
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass1,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    1,255 miles
    Test number
    588863242387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail1,255 miles (-131,542)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,255 miles
    Test number
    575212642349
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail132,797 miles2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    459839631422
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts

  24. Pass132,797 miles (+10,387)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    686809431380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts

  25. Pass122,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    940291150355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,405 miles (+12,989)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,405 miles
    Test number
    404171750429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass109,416 miles (+12,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    494387039481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,505 miles (+10,755)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,505 miles
    Test number
    960928948302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,750 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    743448447355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  30. Pass85,750 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    870488647367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass75,085 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    453659636481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass65,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    241398945359
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LL51 OJA

Does LL51 OJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 OJA expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 OJA?
The MOT on LL51 OJA expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 OJA done?
LL51 OJA was recorded at 78,358 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 784 miles a year.
Has LL51 OJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 OJA has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 OJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 OJA find?
LL51 OJA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush.

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