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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LL51 XEAMOT history

LL51 XEA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LL51 XEA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2025
Mileage
110,290 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 XEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 XEA was last recorded at 110,290 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,255 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,035 miles
Average per year
3,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,290 miles
  • 2023 – 108,255 miles
  • 2021 – 101,507 miles
  • 2020 – 94,108 miles
  • 2019 – 90,975 miles
  • 2018 – 82,047 miles
  • 2017 – 80,254 miles
  • 2016 – 78,960 miles
  • 2014 – 74,500 miles
  • 2013 – 69,846 miles
  • 2011 – 69,441 miles
  • 2010 – 69,147 miles
  • 2009 – 68,326 miles
  • 2008 – 66,534 miles
  • 2007 – 53,851 miles
  • 2006 – 46,938 miles
  • 2005 – 39,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,290 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,290 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    877381411051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,255 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,255 miles
    Test number
    500454479033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail108,254 miles (+6,747)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    875253599407
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,507 miles (+7,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    862402009384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,108 miles
    Test number
    696136511194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail94,108 miles (+3,133)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,108 miles
    Test number
    929671883614
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass90,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    807550207260
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Fail90,975 miles (+8,928)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    572189116862
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass82,047 miles (+56)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    196967617240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,991 miles (+1,737)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    931109755507
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,254 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    681481531779
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror unit damage

  12. Pass78,960 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    178458471700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    217884414155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,500 miles (+4,654)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    206793214149
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre splitting up on inner tread

  15. Pass69,846 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    617947313153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,441 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    107547501305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,147 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    614972010325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,326 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,326 miles
    Test number
    234830909363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,534 miles (+12,683)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    860682318318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,851 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    862477677222
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass53,851 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    952377877249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,938 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    250668106369
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass46,938 miles (+7,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    762188906324
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass39,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    732268695208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,079 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    604278295241
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LL51 XEA

Does LL51 XEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 XEA expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 XEA?
The MOT on LL51 XEA expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 XEA done?
LL51 XEA was recorded at 110,290 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 3,808 miles a year.
Has LL51 XEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 XEA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 XEA 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 XEA find?
LL51 XEA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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