
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
LT02 APZMOT history
LT02 APZ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 177,133 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT02 APZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT02 APZ was last recorded at 177,133 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 3,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 173,924 miles · 5 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,209 miles
- Average per year
- 7,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 177,133 miles
- 2022 – 173,924 miles
- 2021 – 168,315 miles
- 2020 – 161,680 miles
- 2019 – 151,730 miles
- 2018 – 143,214 miles
- 2017 – 135,294 miles
- 2016 – 120,873 miles
- 2015 – 113,553 miles
- 2014 – 105,148 miles
- 2013 – 97,506 miles
- 2012 – 89,515 miles
- 2011 – 82,639 miles
- 2010 – 76,125 miles
- 2009 – 70,466 miles
- 2008 – 63,142 miles
- 2007 – 53,987 miles
- 2006 – 47,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,133 miles (+3,209)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 177,133 miles
- Test number
- 182626032772
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,924 miles (+306)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 173,924 miles
- Test number
- 693968249204
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,618 miles (+5,303)1 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,618 miles
- Test number
- 304463447843
- DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,315 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 168,315 miles
- Test number
- 392728418187
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail168,311 miles (+6,631)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,311 miles
- Test number
- 459380308974
- DangerousCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obstructed buy object cannot read numbers (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,680 miles (+9,950)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 161,680 miles
- Test number
- 911327261600
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,730 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 151,730 miles
- Test number
- 897040306980
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,730 miles (+8,516)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,730 miles
- Test number
- 651656829695
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,214 miles (+7,920)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 143,214 miles
- Test number
- 547167726373
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre on limit
- AdvisoryPlay in offside track rod end
Pass135,294 miles (+137)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 135,294 miles
- Test number
- 299079058609
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flanges (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail135,157 miles (+14,284)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,157 miles
- Test number
- 331188813213
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flanges (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass120,873 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 120,873 miles
- Test number
- 448489374711
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flanges (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail120,873 miles (+7,320)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,873 miles
- Test number
- 309727337304
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flanges (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass113,553 miles (+8,405)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,553 miles
- Test number
- 196825895131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,148 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 105,148 miles
- Test number
- 298245684107
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMinor damage to roadwheels
Fail105,148 miles (+7,642)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,148 miles
- Test number
- 388755384153
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMinor damage to roadwheels
Pass97,506 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 97,506 miles
- Test number
- 885226383177
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMinor damage to roadwheels
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge-secondary tread
Fail97,497 miles (+7,982)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,497 miles
- Test number
- 245886883411
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMinor damage to roadwheels
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge-secondary tread
Pass89,515 miles (+6,876)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 89,515 miles
- Test number
- 737317482107
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNoise from engine -possibly waterpump?
Pass82,639 miles (+6,514)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,639 miles
- Test number
- 428615791177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,125 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 76,125 miles
- Test number
- 641356190137
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBattery weak
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing and worn unevenly
- NoteOil was low -have topped up-maintain check
Fail76,125 miles (+5,659)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,125 miles
- Test number
- 103644390190
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBattery weak
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing and worn unevenly
- NoteOil was low -have topped up-maintain check
Pass70,466 miles (+7,324)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 70,466 miles
- Test number
- 273393189177
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOffside front safety belt marginal damage
Pass63,142 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,142 miles
- Test number
- 380057288100
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteMarginal damage to offside front safety belt brake discs rather worn
Fail63,142 miles (+9,155)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,142 miles
- Test number
- 952317688157
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteMarginal damage to offside front safety belt brake discs rather worn
Pass53,987 miles (+6,598)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 53,987 miles
- Test number
- 284103877446
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre some sidewall damage
Pass47,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 47,389 miles
- Test number
- 550587076168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT02 APZ
- Does LT02 APZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT02 APZ expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT02 APZ?
- The MOT on LT02 APZ expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT02 APZ done?
- LT02 APZ was recorded at 177,133 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
- Has LT02 APZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT02 APZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LT02 APZ 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 LT02 APZ find?
- LT02 APZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive (strong advise); central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.
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