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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS51 SSSMOT history

LS51 SSS is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LS51 SSS white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,951 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 SSS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 SSS was last recorded at 132,951 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 17,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,465 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
17,486 miles
Average per year
11,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,951 miles
  • 2024 – 115,465 miles
  • 2023 – 99,346 miles
  • 2022 – 83,716 miles
  • 2021 – 80,076 miles
  • 2020 – 65,451 miles
  • 2019 – 47,113 miles
  • 2018 – 37,010 miles
  • 2017 – 31,858 miles
  • 2016 – 25,925 miles
  • 2015 – 20,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,951 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,951 miles (+17,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,951 miles
    Test number
    809728190705
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,465 miles
    Test number
    174708040403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail115,459 miles (+16,113)1 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,459 miles
    Test number
    751736121162
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,346 miles (+15,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    817960722202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,716 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    587912295444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,076 miles (+14,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    842633312800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,451 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    100041945347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail65,176 miles (+18,063)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    617725705149
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass47,113 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    707035995986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,010 miles (+5,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    525848526294
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass31,858 miles (+5,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    883589248805
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass25,925 miles (+5,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,925 miles
    Test number
    454185377048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass20,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,213 miles
    Test number
    979948229449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 SSS

Does LS51 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 SSS is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 SSS?
The MOT on LS51 SSS is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 SSS done?
LS51 SSS was recorded at 132,951 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 11,022 miles a year.
Has LS51 SSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 SSS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 SSS 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 SSS find?
LS51 SSS passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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