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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LS51 CXHMOT history

LS51 CXH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

LS51 CXH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,135 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 CXH was last recorded at 139,135 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 3,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2007: 56,759 miles, lower than 849,803 miles on 8 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,935 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,135 miles
  • 2022 – 135,935 miles
  • 2021 – 132,671 miles
  • 2019 – 125,669 miles
  • 2018 – 120,051 miles
  • 2017 – 113,282 miles
  • 2016 – 108,422 miles
  • 2015 – 101,891 miles
  • 2014 – 98,189 miles
  • 2013 – 94,970 miles
  • 2012 – 88,441 miles
  • 2011 – 83,091 miles
  • 2010 – 77,523 miles
  • 2009 – 71,754 miles
  • 2008 – 63,817 miles
  • 2007 – 56,759 miles
  • 2006 – 849,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,135 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,135 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,135 miles
    Test number
    935671824726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,135 miles (+3,200)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,135 miles
    Test number
    354283744000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,935 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    977717589523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,935 miles (+3,264)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    975098830993
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,671 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    488877484305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,671 miles (+7,002)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    517994426346
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,669 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    608079935535
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Severely deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail125,669 miles (+5,618)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    416653512360
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Severely deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass120,051 miles (+6,769)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,051 miles
    Test number
    386157459491
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,282 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    735941929865
    • DangerousOil leak.
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryNail lodged in tread of OSR tyre.
    • AdvisoryRepair to NSR outer sill covered by sealer at time of retest.
    • AdvisorySteering wheel stitching coming apart.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn. Lipped. (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail113,282 miles (+4,860)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    635132033699
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryNail lodged in tread of OSR tyre.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySteering wheel stitching coming apart.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn. Lipped. (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    213395230644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail108,422 miles (+6,531)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    685437409433
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure Amp power cable (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,891 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,891 miles
    Test number
    866455721037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    305248534228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,189 miles (+3,219)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    829328834238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass94,970 miles (+6,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,970 miles
    Test number
    459689133226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass88,441 miles (+5,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    748235852097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass83,091 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    315079061011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,049 miles (+5,526)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    146347661064
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass77,523 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    444684660062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,410 miles (+5,656)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,410 miles
    Test number
    553932060021
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass71,754 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    324955869052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass63,817 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    983688868077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,759 miles (-793,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,759 miles
    Test number
    293538757094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass849,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    849,803 miles
    Test number
    311997866015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 CXH

Does LS51 CXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 CXH expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CXH?
The MOT on LS51 CXH expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 CXH done?
LS51 CXH was recorded at 139,135 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023.
Has LS51 CXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CXH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 CXH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 CXH find?
LS51 CXH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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