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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LS51 OVEMOT history

LS51 OVE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

LS51 OVE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
148,703 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 OVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 OVE was last recorded at 148,703 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,958 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,745 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,703 miles
  • 2024 – 144,958 miles
  • 2023 – 140,742 miles
  • 2022 – 135,991 miles
  • 2021 – 132,579 miles
  • 2020 – 130,735 miles
  • 2019 – 124,711 miles
  • 2018 – 118,716 miles
  • 2017 – 112,587 miles
  • 2016 – 106,209 miles
  • 2015 – 98,925 miles
  • 2014 – 93,815 miles
  • 2013 – 85,863 miles
  • 2012 – 80,911 miles
  • 2011 – 73,640 miles
  • 2010 – 67,208 miles
  • 2008 – 54,134 miles
  • 2007 – 46,982 miles
  • 2006 – 37,014 miles
  • 2005 – 30,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,703 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,703 miles (+3,745)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    693071051952
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass144,958 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,958 miles
    Test number
    953439504987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,742 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,742 miles
    Test number
    636846628043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,991 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    774827987454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,579 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    199481228480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,735 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,735 miles
    Test number
    542240001660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,711 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,711 miles
    Test number
    999060893845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,716 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    661365126480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,587 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    565704560082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,209 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    476759010995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,925 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,925 miles
    Test number
    695462475035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,815 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,815 miles
    Test number
    807339274085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,863 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    558831073040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,911 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    467689372028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,640 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    676150471098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,208 miles (+13,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,208 miles
    Test number
    151231380471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,134 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    550324698257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,982 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,982 miles
    Test number
    664947097288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,014 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,014 miles
    Test number
    264590576291
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass37,014 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,014 miles
    Test number
    782440676279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    371230485485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 OVE

Does LS51 OVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 OVE expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 OVE?
The MOT on LS51 OVE expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 OVE done?
LS51 OVE was recorded at 148,703 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has LS51 OVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 OVE has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 OVE 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 OVE find?
LS51 OVE failed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 6 more.

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