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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

LS51 OERMOT history

LS51 OER is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

LS51 OER green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
125,146 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 OER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 OER was last recorded at 125,146 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,341 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,805 miles
Average per year
5,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,146 miles
  • 2020 – 122,341 miles
  • 2019 – 119,321 miles
  • 2018 – 115,953 miles
  • 2017 – 113,208 miles
  • 2016 – 110,073 miles
  • 2015 – 106,068 miles
  • 2014 – 100,721 miles
  • 2013 – 94,536 miles
  • 2012 – 88,773 miles
  • 2011 – 84,578 miles
  • 2010 – 79,526 miles
  • 2009 – 72,007 miles
  • 2008 – 64,189 miles
  • 2007 – 56,034 miles
  • 2006 – 47,687 miles
  • 2005 – 37,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,146 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,146 miles
    Test number
    365840050593
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,341 miles (+3,020)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    556133560798
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,321 miles (+3,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,321 miles
    Test number
    173003089069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass115,953 miles (+2,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    901061501278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,208 miles (+3,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,208 miles
    Test number
    567034256882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass110,073 miles (+4,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,073 miles
    Test number
    931945523315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass106,068 miles (+5,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    676893848681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass100,721 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    978885634329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail94,536 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    709654843385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass94,536 miles (+5,763)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    988664543339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass88,773 miles (+4,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    649943832396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass84,578 miles (+5,052)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    726287731377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass79,526 miles (+7,519)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    400217430465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass72,007 miles (+7,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    331355639329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,189 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    920827138390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    211506597299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,034 miles (+8,347)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    300666197244
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass47,687 miles (+10,464)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    534399596281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    700868785290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS51 OER

Does LS51 OER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 OER expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 OER?
The MOT on LS51 OER expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 OER done?
LS51 OER was recorded at 125,146 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 5,443 miles a year.
Has LS51 OER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 OER has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on LS51 OER 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 OER find?
LS51 OER passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. n/s + o/s; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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