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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LS51 DPKMOT history

LS51 DPK is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LS51 DPK red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
142,170 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 DPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 DPK was last recorded at 142,170 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 3,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,365 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,805 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,170 miles
  • 2023 – 138,365 miles
  • 2022 – 135,433 miles
  • 2021 – 132,737 miles
  • 2020 – 130,502 miles
  • 2019 – 125,998 miles
  • 2018 – 121,877 miles
  • 2017 – 116,877 miles
  • 2016 – 110,968 miles
  • 2015 – 104,849 miles
  • 2014 – 97,824 miles
  • 2013 – 93,043 miles
  • 2012 – 87,175 miles
  • 2011 – 80,694 miles
  • 2010 – 75,056 miles
  • 2009 – 68,185 miles
  • 2008 – 62,120 miles
  • 2007 – 57,514 miles
  • 2006 – 52,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,170 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,170 miles
    Test number
    398310287342
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,170 miles (+3,805)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,170 miles
    Test number
    749863769670
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,365 miles (+2,932)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,365 miles
    Test number
    288087243026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,433 miles (+2,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,433 miles
    Test number
    318771151576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass132,737 miles (+2,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    383785515760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,502 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,502 miles
    Test number
    613106955723
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition but not leaking exhaust gases

  7. Fail130,500 miles (+4,502)1 major1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,500 miles
    Test number
    871347572453
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition but not leaking exhaust gases

  8. Pass125,998 miles (+4,121)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    523350310503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass121,877 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,877 miles
    Test number
    665618838364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass116,877 miles (+5,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    781770996318
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass110,968 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    579697754391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,849 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    337674225025
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass104,849 miles (+7,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    637644225014
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass97,824 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    358267314069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,043 miles (+5,868)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,043 miles
    Test number
    428208713070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated slightly

  16. Pass87,175 miles (+6,481)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    996658522020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyre on 3mm

  17. Fail80,694 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    455009121056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront pads and discs worn slightly

  18. Pass80,694 miles (+5,638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    668969121086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront pads and discs worn slightly

  19. Pass75,056 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    213329720027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,185 miles (+6,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    650856319007
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass62,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    360982038034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,120 miles (+4,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    890492538015
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass57,514 miles (+5,432)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    112166537062
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass52,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    473755636082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 DPK

Does LS51 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 DPK expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 DPK?
The MOT on LS51 DPK expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 DPK done?
LS51 DPK was recorded at 142,170 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has LS51 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 DPK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 DPK 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 DPK find?
LS51 DPK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 9 more.

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