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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

LS51 VRMMOT history

LS51 VRM is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

LS51 VRM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
192,689 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 VRM was last recorded at 192,689 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 14,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,354 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
14,335 miles
Average per year
9,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 192,689 miles
  • 2021 – 178,354 miles
  • 2019 – 161,315 miles
  • 2018 – 151,021 miles
  • 2017 – 138,259 miles
  • 2016 – 126,844 miles
  • 2015 – 114,625 miles
  • 2014 – 107,434 miles
  • 2013 – 101,779 miles
  • 2012 – 96,513 miles
  • 2011 – 89,932 miles
  • 2010 – 83,002 miles
  • 2009 – 75,749 miles
  • 2008 – 68,199 miles
  • 2007 – 57,725 miles
  • 2006 – 47,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,689 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,689 miles (+14,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    192,689 miles
    Test number
    281961231504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,354 miles
    Test number
    935842394197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,353 miles (+17,038)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,353 miles
    Test number
    315155070056
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass161,315 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,315 miles
    Test number
    773254861539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,022 miles (+10,001)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    862392040109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,021 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,021 miles
    Test number
    827655017458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail151,016 miles (+12,757)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,016 miles
    Test number
    814355550901
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,259 miles
    Test number
    777316057003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,259 miles (+11,415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,259 miles
    Test number
    439837120720
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass126,844 miles (+12,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    447644970977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass114,625 miles (+7,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,625 miles
    Test number
    445404345753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,434 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    328366584278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,779 miles (+5,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    837811183213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass96,513 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    815169082282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    939531181215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail89,932 miles (+6,930)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    637461481273
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,002 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    702027180225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    152592299286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,749 miles (+7,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    113542199238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass68,199 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    133385588226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,725 miles (+9,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    311602397428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    500882186282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS51 VRM

Does LS51 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 VRM expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VRM?
The MOT on LS51 VRM expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 VRM done?
LS51 VRM was recorded at 192,689 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 9,483 miles a year.
Has LS51 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VRM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 VRM 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 VRM find?
LS51 VRM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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