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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.

LL51 RSO silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass259,604 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass257,369 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    257,369 miles
    Test number
    647529218945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass256,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    256,155 miles
    Test number
    475450872796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass226,575 miles (+9,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    226,575 miles
    Test number
    712331673652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass216,678 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    216,678 miles
    Test number
    582226507029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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)
  26. Pass105,056 miles (+18,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    173547518373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. Pass67,694 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,694 miles
    Test number
    121481836309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. 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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