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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LS51 DLXMOT history

LS51 DLX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

LS51 DLX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
113,279 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 DLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 DLX was last recorded at 113,279 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,690 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
2,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,279 miles
  • 2021 – 112,690 miles
  • 2019 – 110,949 miles
  • 2018 – 109,273 miles
  • 2017 – 107,812 miles
  • 2016 – 105,138 miles
  • 2015 – 102,718 miles
  • 2014 – 98,755 miles
  • 2013 – 95,678 miles
  • 2012 – 92,841 miles
  • 2011 – 90,568 miles
  • 2010 – 88,555 miles
  • 2009 – 83,965 miles
  • 2008 – 81,533 miles
  • 2007 – 78,025 miles
  • 2006 – 74,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    874132917666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    203035233001
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,279 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,279 miles
    Test number
    365464059756
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail113,277 miles (+587)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    447040498828
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,690 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,690 miles
    Test number
    159156326611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail112,690 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,690 miles
    Test number
    672127593101
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    623458479376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. FailMileage not read2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    637597513002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass110,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    399461793780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,949 miles (+1,676)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    953978804528
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,273 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,273 miles
    Test number
    885232794282
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail109,273 miles (+1,461)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,273 miles
    Test number
    820676217517
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,812 miles (+2,674)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    516358809159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass105,138 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    982460954917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    354826089092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,718 miles (+3,963)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    775774977868
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass98,755 miles (+3,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    418345924275
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edge

  18. Pass95,678 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    519463733285
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail95,678 miles (+2,837)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    625663033244
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass92,841 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    679173432219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,568 miles (+2,013)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,568 miles
    Test number
    197590331282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass88,555 miles (+4,590)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    204899420208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R Babys seat fitted

  23. Fail83,965 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    412789909214
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass83,965 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    422799709290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,533 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    333406328468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,025 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    103115557196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    500348156114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 DLX

Does LS51 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 DLX expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 DLX?
The MOT on LS51 DLX expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 DLX done?
LS51 DLX was recorded at 113,279 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 2,368 miles a year.
Has LS51 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 DLX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 DLX 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 DLX find?
LS51 DLX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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