
Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc
LL51 RSOMOT history
LL51 RSO is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 259,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 May 2026
- Mileage
- 259,604 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 RSO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 RSO was last recorded at 259,604 miles on 29 May 2025, 2,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 257,369 miles · 24 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,235 miles
- Average per year
- 10,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 259,604 miles
- 2024 – 257,369 miles
- 2023 – 256,155 miles
- 2022 – 254,560 miles
- 2021 – 249,743 miles
- 2020 – 244,304 miles
- 2019 – 238,294 miles
- 2018 – 226,575 miles
- 2017 – 216,678 miles
- 2015 – 210,610 miles
- 2014 – 186,410 miles
- 2013 – 170,983 miles
- 2012 – 151,052 miles
- 2011 – 136,494 miles
- 2010 – 123,788 miles
- 2009 – 114,812 miles
- 2008 – 105,056 miles
- 2007 – 86,153 miles
- 2006 – 67,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass259,604 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 259,604 miles
- Test number
- 416751301888
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass257,369 miles (+1,214)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 257,369 miles
- Test number
- 647529218945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 256,155 miles
- Test number
- 475450872796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,155 miles (+1,595)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,155 miles
- Test number
- 168184297314
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass254,560 miles (+4,817)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 254,560 miles
- Test number
- 100096104403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass249,743 miles (+79)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 249,743 miles
- Test number
- 466367886943
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail249,664 miles (+5,360)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,664 miles
- Test number
- 184481083287
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass244,304 miles (+6,010)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 244,304 miles
- Test number
- 155716763973
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass238,294 miles (+11,719)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 238,294 miles
- Test number
- 213869514287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass226,575 miles (+9,897)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 226,575 miles
- Test number
- 712331673652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,678 miles (+6,068)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 216,678 miles
- Test number
- 582226507029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,610 miles (+10,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 210,610 miles
- Test number
- 368876347059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Pass199,674 miles (+1)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 199,674 miles
- Test number
- 157987305054
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded at base/difficult to inspect
- NoteBulb inoperative in high level brake light x1
- NoteClutch/brake pedal anti-slip rubbers worn slightly
- NoteN/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading
- NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and low on pressure
Fail199,673 miles (+13,263)9 failures12 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,673 miles
- Test number
- 419056805031
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded at base/difficult to inspect
- NoteBulb inoperative in high level brake light x1
- NoteClutch/brake pedal anti-slip rubbers worn slightly
- NoteN/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly
- NoteN/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading
- NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and low on pressure
- NoteOil leak on engine
- NoteOil level below minimum
- NoteTravel on hand brake
Pass186,410 miles (+121)9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 186,410 miles
- Test number
- 956441774083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOFF SIDE MIRROR MOUNT IS LOOSE/WORN
- NoteOIL LEAKS
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN
- NoteUNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO SEE ITEMS ABOVE
Fail186,289 miles (+15,306)4 dangerous3 failures11 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,289 miles
- Test number
- 417226764018
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOFF SIDE MIRROR MOUNT IS LOOSE/WORN
- NoteOIL LEAKS
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN
- NoteSTEERING OPERATION NOISEY
- NoteUNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO SEE ITEMS ABOVE
Pass170,983 miles (+28)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 170,983 miles
- Test number
- 605430613183
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
- NoteOFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY
- NoteREAR NO PLATE LAMPS ARE DULL
- NoteUNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO SEE ITEMS ABOVE BAD OIL LEAK
Fail170,955 miles (+19,903)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,955 miles
- Test number
- 987199503115
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
- NoteOFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY
- NoteREAR NO PLATE LAMPS ARE DULL
- NoteUNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO SEE ITEMS ABOVE BAD OIL LEAK
Pass151,052 miles (+553)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 151,052 miles
- Test number
- 488281502116
- NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
- NoteCENTRE TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
- NoteO/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD
- NoteOIL LEAKS
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY SIDE TO SIDE STEERING COLUMN
Fail150,499 miles (+14,005)3 dangerous6 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,499 miles
- Test number
- 838366692083
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
- NoteBRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS CLOSE TO MIN LEVEL
- NoteCENTRE TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
- NoteO/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD
- NoteOIL LEAKS
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY SIDE TO SIDE STEERING COLUMN
Fail136,494 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,494 miles
- Test number
- 129929421128
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass136,494 miles (+12,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 136,494 miles
- Test number
- 136969621179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass123,788 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 123,788 miles
- Test number
- 301981630108
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy
Fail123,788 miles (+8,976)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,788 miles
- Test number
- 851241130173
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy
Pass114,812 miles (+9,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 114,812 miles
- Test number
- 752986349140
- 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)
Pass105,056 miles (+18,903)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 105,056 miles
- Test number
- 173547518373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,153 miles (+18,459)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 86,153 miles
- Test number
- 170880227377
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,694 miles (+6,114)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 67,694 miles
- Test number
- 121481836309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,580 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,580 miles
- Test number
- 620815526096
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Pass61,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 61,580 miles
- Test number
- 663665726083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 RSO
- Does LL51 RSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 RSO expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 RSO?
- The MOT on LL51 RSO expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 RSO done?
- LL51 RSO was recorded at 259,604 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 10,239 miles a year.
- Has LL51 RSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 RSO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL51 RSO 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 RSO find?
- LL51 RSO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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