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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LS51 FPOMOT history

LS51 FPO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS51 FPO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,896 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 FPO was last recorded at 115,896 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 11,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,370 miles · 12 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,526 miles
Average per year
2,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,896 miles
  • 2025 – 104,370 miles
  • 2024 – 102,422 miles
  • 2023 – 101,751 miles
  • 2022 – 101,498 miles
  • 2021 – 100,505 miles
  • 2020 – 98,086 miles
  • 2019 – 96,373 miles
  • 2018 – 94,341 miles
  • 2017 – 92,698 miles
  • 2016 – 90,892 miles
  • 2015 – 87,972 miles
  • 2014 – 84,938 miles
  • 2013 – 81,904 miles
  • 2012 – 79,403 miles
  • 2011 – 76,465 miles
  • 2010 – 73,495 miles
  • 2009 – 70,689 miles
  • 2008 – 67,620 miles
  • 2007 – 64,280 miles
  • 2006 – 60,659 miles
  • 2005 – 57,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight surface corrosion to underbody inner seal o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,896 miles (+11,526)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    128474552136
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,370 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    385845836998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,422 miles (+671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    372951089424
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills NS and OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,751 miles (+253)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    920652515335
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass101,498 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,498 miles
    Test number
    696882672886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    287990640045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,505 miles (+2,419)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    828747624460
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass98,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,086 miles
    Test number
    672089666396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,086 miles (+1,713)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,086 miles
    Test number
    565126867510
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,373 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    721886958206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,341 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    868081782695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    643858345846
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underbody inner seal o/s/r

  13. Fail92,698 miles (+1,806)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    652946765381
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underbody inner seal o/s/r

  14. Pass90,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    286528154074
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underbody inner seal O/S/R

  15. Fail90,892 miles (+2,920)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    667510926570
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underbody inner seal O/S/R

  16. Pass87,972 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    542082285565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,938 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    915865624361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,904 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,904 miles
    Test number
    375245523390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,403 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    877319532359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,465 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    398609021363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    324806030361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,495 miles (+2,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    203926230393
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass70,689 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,689 miles
    Test number
    412281339331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,620 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    901298638358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,280 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    310987237367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,659 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,659 miles
    Test number
    832720146311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    164088405389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 FPO

Does LS51 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 FPO is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FPO?
The MOT on LS51 FPO is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 FPO done?
LS51 FPO was recorded at 115,896 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,803 miles a year.
Has LS51 FPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FPO has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 FPO 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 FPO find?
LS51 FPO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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