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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LS51 CXFMOT history

LS51 CXF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

LS51 CXF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
114,528 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 CXF was last recorded at 114,528 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,505 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,528 miles
  • 2023 – 102,650 miles
  • 2022 – 98,494 miles
  • 2021 – 95,062 miles
  • 2020 – 89,683 miles
  • 2019 – 86,315 miles
  • 2018 – 82,863 miles
  • 2017 – 79,932 miles
  • 2016 – 76,657 miles
  • 2015 – 73,833 miles
  • 2014 – 66,459 miles
  • 2013 – 58,973 miles
  • 2012 – 51,353 miles
  • 2011 – 42,783 miles
  • 2010 – 34,063 miles
  • 2009 – 27,698 miles
  • 2008 – 20,740 miles
  • 2007 – 13,619 miles
  • 2006 – 11,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,528 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    952001186811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail114,505 miles (+11,855)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,505 miles
    Test number
    898818031963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,650 miles (+4,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,650 miles
    Test number
    257683780853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass98,494 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,494 miles
    Test number
    799074699950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    563452132799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,062 miles (+5,379)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    336229303618
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass89,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    315212370499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,683 miles (+3,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    719113998459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,315 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    950115665170
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine
  10. Pass82,863 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    578404979252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,932 miles (+3,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    780638741574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass76,657 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    224392463557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,833 miles (+7,374)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    285048695191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/R brake hose has slight twist in it
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall piece of n/s/r coil spring broken
  14. Pass66,459 miles (+7,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    469444184143
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass58,973 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    977120403283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,353 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    468205192148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass51,353 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    998375492167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,783 miles (+8,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,783 miles
    Test number
    658324191179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass34,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    312260600246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,063 miles (+6,365)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    634020500239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass27,698 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    302213509256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,740 miles (+7,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    304613398106
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass13,619 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,619 miles
    Test number
    562951347172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    433728256163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 CXF

Does LS51 CXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 CXF expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CXF?
The MOT on LS51 CXF expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 CXF done?
LS51 CXF was recorded at 114,528 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 5,689 miles a year.
Has LS51 CXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CXF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 CXF 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 LS51 CXF find?
LS51 CXF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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