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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LS51 NZCMOT history

LS51 NZC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 34,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LS51 NZC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
34,229 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NZC
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
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NZC was last recorded at 34,229 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,226 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,229 miles
  • 2025 – 34,032 miles
  • 2024 – 33,732 miles
  • 2023 – 33,460 miles
  • 2022 – 33,167 miles
  • 2021 – 32,196 miles
  • 2020 – 31,323 miles
  • 2019 – 30,759 miles
  • 2018 – 29,658 miles
  • 2017 – 27,925 miles
  • 2016 – 26,384 miles
  • 2015 – 24,554 miles
  • 2014 – 23,084 miles
  • 2013 – 21,452 miles
  • 2012 – 19,819 miles
  • 2011 – 18,823 miles
  • 2010 – 17,319 miles
  • 2009 – 16,079 miles
  • 2008 – 14,903 miles
  • 2007 – 13,399 miles
  • 2006 – 11,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,229 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndersealant applied underneath

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,229 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    730958054861
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndersealant applied underneath

  2. Fail34,226 miles (+194)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,226 miles
    Test number
    834588564751
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass34,032 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,032 miles
    Test number
    516450905119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,732 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    33,732 miles
    Test number
    379660415962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,460 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    840892593510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail33,460 miles (+293)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    317831138364
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass33,167 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    735474934530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,196 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,196 miles
    Test number
    771987578281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass31,323 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,323 miles
    Test number
    372015983624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,759 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,759 miles
    Test number
    294054789699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,658 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    433871492423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,925 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,925 miles
    Test number
    254783600034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,384 miles (+1,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    351270578152
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

  14. Pass24,554 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    133173737737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,084 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,084 miles
    Test number
    466829174238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    308257473298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail21,452 miles (+1,633)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    535367773231
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail19,819 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,819 miles
    Test number
    187393482236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass19,819 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,819 miles
    Test number
    466403382262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,823 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    628649161267
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,823 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    855479561286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,319 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,319 miles
    Test number
    322998670437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,079 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,079 miles
    Test number
    354959769252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,903 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,903 miles
    Test number
    262014598292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's on 2mm. Front & rear pads wearing thin. Gear lever spring broken. .

  25. Pass14,903 miles (+1,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,903 miles
    Test number
    330024598424
    • NoteBoth front tyre's on 2mm. Front & rear pads wearing thin. Gear lever spring broken. .

  26. Pass13,399 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,399 miles
    Test number
    354815897224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,925 miles
    Test number
    963452896215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 NZC

Does LS51 NZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 NZC is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NZC?
The MOT on LS51 NZC is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 NZC done?
LS51 NZC was recorded at 34,229 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,119 miles a year.
Has LS51 NZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NZC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 NZC 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 NZC find?
LS51 NZC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; undersealant applied underneath.

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