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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LL51 ZNHMOT history

LL51 ZNH is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LL51 ZNH blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
195,517 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ZNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 ZNH was last recorded at 195,517 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 4,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,378 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,139 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,517 miles
  • 2024 – 191,378 miles
  • 2023 – 185,523 miles
  • 2022 – 179,990 miles
  • 2021 – 177,363 miles
  • 2020 – 175,038 miles
  • 2019 – 171,547 miles
  • 2018 – 166,654 miles
  • 2017 – 163,513 miles
  • 2016 – 157,158 miles
  • 2015 – 148,684 miles
  • 2014 – 140,401 miles
  • 2013 – 131,076 miles
  • 2012 – 122,473 miles
  • 2011 – 113,769 miles
  • 2010 – 104,412 miles
  • 2009 – 93,912 miles
  • 2008 – 83,610 miles
  • 2007 – 72,228 miles
  • 2006 – 62,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,517 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket failed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (behind felt) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing detatched on bottom
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant low
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but outside perscribed areas

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Chassis shows signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,517 miles (+4,139)10 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,517 miles
    Test number
    190739695850
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket failed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (behind felt) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing detatched on bottom
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but outside perscribed areas

  2. Pass191,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,378 miles
    Test number
    426379536458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail191,377 miles (+5,854)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,377 miles
    Test number
    990948089628
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass185,523 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,523 miles
    Test number
    635909872946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Chassis shows signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail185,523 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,523 miles
    Test number
    233386801846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Chassis shows signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,990 miles (+2,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,990 miles
    Test number
    762597133470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,363 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,363 miles
    Test number
    665885780845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail177,362 miles (+2,324)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,362 miles
    Test number
    194404423001
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass175,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,038 miles
    Test number
    951790511862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,038 miles (+3,491)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,038 miles
    Test number
    755501653012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass171,547 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,547 miles
    Test number
    450761136340
    • AdvisoryBase of rear springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail171,546 miles (+4,892)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,546 miles
    Test number
    270549289400
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Pipe to hose mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (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))
    • AdvisoryBase of rear springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNS park brake poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass166,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,654 miles
    Test number
    536391639757
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre valve deteriorated

  14. Fail166,654 miles (+3,141)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,654 miles
    Test number
    453549743877
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre valve deteriorated

  15. Pass163,513 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    163,513 miles
    Test number
    989066301750
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.

  16. Pass157,158 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,158 miles
    Test number
    203286004834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail156,989 miles (+8,305)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    547956426303
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL FRONT AND REAR (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass148,684 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,684 miles
    Test number
    476827555012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    189385564036
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail140,399 miles (+9,323)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,399 miles
    Test number
    557955464055
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass131,076 miles (+8,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,076 miles
    Test number
    505939553004
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass122,473 miles (+8,704)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,473 miles
    Test number
    775151362067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre inner tread slightly worn.

  23. Pass113,769 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    219955951066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,412 miles (+10,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,412 miles
    Test number
    501172040053
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  25. Pass93,912 miles (+10,302)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    472754049084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,610 miles (+11,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    912677858010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,228 miles
    Test number
    241303547063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,228 miles (+9,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,228 miles
    Test number
    661713847069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass62,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    801982666086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 ZNH

Does LL51 ZNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 ZNH expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ZNH?
The MOT on LL51 ZNH expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 ZNH done?
LL51 ZNH was recorded at 195,517 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has LL51 ZNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ZNH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 ZNH 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 ZNH find?
LL51 ZNH failed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front brake hose bulging under pressure; nearside rear brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket failed; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (behind felt), and 19 more.

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