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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LL51 YLKMOT history

LL51 YLK is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

LL51 YLK green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
153,108 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 YLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 YLK was last recorded at 153,108 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 1,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,956 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,152 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,108 miles
  • 2024 – 151,956 miles
  • 2023 – 146,611 miles
  • 2022 – 141,283 miles
  • 2021 – 136,435 miles
  • 2020 – 131,015 miles
  • 2019 – 124,855 miles
  • 2018 – 118,318 miles
  • 2017 – 111,481 miles
  • 2016 – 104,431 miles
  • 2015 – 96,302 miles
  • 2014 – 88,417 miles
  • 2013 – 79,969 miles
  • 2012 – 73,558 miles
  • 2011 – 64,674 miles
  • 2010 – 56,945 miles
  • 2009 – 49,400 miles
  • 2008 – 41,906 miles
  • 2007 – 34,209 miles
  • 2006 – 25,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,108 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald and worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald and worn across tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drums (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryClutch operation worn

What MOT failures 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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,108 miles (+1,152)5 major2 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,108 miles
    Test number
    923129370686
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald and worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald and worn across tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drums (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch operation worn

  2. Pass151,956 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,956 miles
    Test number
    904387872141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail151,948 miles (+5,337)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    226679143185
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass146,611 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,611 miles
    Test number
    947155239238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,602 miles (+5,319)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    541291678319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass141,283 miles (+4,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,283 miles
    Test number
    628879373124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,435 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,435 miles
    Test number
    797702633141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,015 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,015 miles
    Test number
    181417188278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    750231088499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,855 miles (+6,537)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    945051420635
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,318 miles (+6,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,318 miles
    Test number
    546525210916
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass111,481 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    569690780590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,431 miles (+8,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,431 miles
    Test number
    917809332350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    287525515046
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail96,302 miles2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    466125615026
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    537947614060
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail88,417 miles (+8,448)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    609357414067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass79,969 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    678501113042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,558 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    157342632065
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass73,558 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    268312332008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,674 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    997343731002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,945 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,945 miles
    Test number
    590566330069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,400 miles (+7,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    820635639011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,906 miles (+7,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    754105028059
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass34,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,209 miles
    Test number
    880462637022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,209 miles (+8,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,209 miles
    Test number
    620842537054
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass25,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,599 miles
    Test number
    631756626077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 YLK

Does LL51 YLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 YLK expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 YLK?
The MOT on LL51 YLK expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 YLK done?
LL51 YLK was recorded at 153,108 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has LL51 YLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 YLK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 YLK 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 YLK find?
LL51 YLK failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 5 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 13 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush, and 17 more.

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