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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LS51 FMKMOT history

LS51 FMK is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

LS51 FMK grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
133,908 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 FMK was last recorded at 133,908 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 3,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,225 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,683 miles
Average per year
5,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,908 miles
  • 2023 – 130,225 miles
  • 2022 – 122,915 miles
  • 2021 – 118,209 miles
  • 2020 – 115,650 miles
  • 2019 – 108,852 miles
  • 2018 – 103,121 miles
  • 2016 – 102,321 miles
  • 2015 – 99,511 miles
  • 2014 – 92,456 miles
  • 2013 – 85,696 miles
  • 2012 – 79,264 miles
  • 2011 – 73,682 miles
  • 2010 – 68,533 miles
  • 2009 – 63,472 miles
  • 2008 – 56,329 miles
  • 2006 – 38,560 miles
  • 2005 – 31,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,908 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,908 miles (+3,683)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    520255601374
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass130,225 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    776232565281
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,225 miles (+7,310)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    715054879378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,915 miles (+4,706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    513155658997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake is poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,209 miles (+2,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,209 miles
    Test number
    925248118246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass115,650 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    843155122926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,580 miles (+6,728)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    865161909522
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,852 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,852 miles
    Test number
    269687668420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,648 miles (+5,527)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    329438708002
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,121 miles (+800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    743554018184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass102,321 miles (+2,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    749101082341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass99,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    520294466785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,721 miles (+292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    123160750164
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,429 miles (+6,973)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,429 miles
    Test number
    710100615993
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCoolant misting from thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded front to back

  15. Pass92,456 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,456 miles
    Test number
    447900274261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

  16. Pass85,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    466864473251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,696 miles (+6,432)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    787743073215
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,264 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    236209362207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    579622171237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,682 miles (+5,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    769792271246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail68,533 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    233751070219
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass68,533 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    394401770467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,472 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    371807569202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,329 miles (+17,769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    234446778205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,560 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    603848396270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    982761605376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 FMK

Does LS51 FMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 FMK expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FMK?
The MOT on LS51 FMK expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 FMK done?
LS51 FMK was recorded at 133,908 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 5,528 miles a year.
Has LS51 FMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FMK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 FMK 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 FMK find?
LS51 FMK failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak, and 3 more.

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