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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

LS51 FLFMOT history

LS51 FLF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

LS51 FLF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,107 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 FLF was last recorded at 123,107 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2024: 122,703 miles, lower than 124,101 miles on 5 Dec 2023.

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
122,709 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
4,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,107 miles
  • 2024 – 122,709 miles
  • 2023 – 124,101 miles
  • 2022 – 121,206 miles
  • 2021 – 117,029 miles
  • 2020 – 114,200 miles
  • 2019 – 111,157 miles
  • 2017 – 108,760 miles
  • 2016 – 101,799 miles
  • 2015 – 96,548 miles
  • 2014 – 90,635 miles
  • 2013 – 84,188 miles
  • 2012 – 75,961 miles
  • 2011 – 70,050 miles
  • 2010 – 64,474 miles
  • 2009 – 59,437 miles
  • 2008 – 53,466 miles
  • 2007 – 46,736 miles
  • 2006 – 40,168 miles
  • 2005 – 34,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,107 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • General underbody corrosion - non at MOT failure level.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,107 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    289639769078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,709 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,709 miles
    Test number
    451387170901
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail122,703 miles (-1,398)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,703 miles
    Test number
    616327933693
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    802306543313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,101 miles (+2,895)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    669941629608
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass121,206 miles (+4,177)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,206 miles
    Test number
    390670138698
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r inner seals corroded

  7. Pass117,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,029 miles
    Test number
    182498044307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail117,029 miles (+2,829)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,029 miles
    Test number
    327543983697
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,200 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    836475280832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,157 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,157 miles
    Test number
    605568443458
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion - non at MOT failure level.

  11. Fail111,146 miles (+2,386)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,146 miles
    Test number
    591960153508
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion - non at MOT failure level.

  12. Pass108,760 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    598380831351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,799 miles (+5,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    739367757684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass96,548 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    781784378322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,635 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    366059444362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,188 miles (+8,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    618446643349
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass75,961 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,961 miles
    Test number
    799064332339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    897811151333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,050 miles (+5,576)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    316211051318
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass64,474 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,474 miles
    Test number
    412850240479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,437 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,437 miles
    Test number
    972941659396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,466 miles
    Test number
    220744958344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,466 miles (+6,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,466 miles
    Test number
    323584358366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass46,736 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,736 miles
    Test number
    601210447366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    293719446302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,168 miles (+6,141)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    894646246384
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass34,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    491051255336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    483031255384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,024 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    370961855398
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 FLF

Does LS51 FLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 FLF expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FLF?
The MOT on LS51 FLF expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 FLF done?
LS51 FLF was recorded at 123,107 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,502 miles a year.
Has LS51 FLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FLF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 FLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 FLF find?
LS51 FLF passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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