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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

LV51 UHUMOT history

LV51 UHU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

LV51 UHU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
89,851 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LV51 UHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LV51 UHU was last recorded at 89,851 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,720 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,851 miles
  • 2023 – 80,250 miles
  • 2022 – 62,995 miles
  • 2021 – 61,768 miles
  • 2020 – 61,357 miles
  • 2019 – 60,286 miles
  • 2018 – 59,380 miles
  • 2017 – 58,232 miles
  • 2016 – 56,919 miles
  • 2015 – 55,976 miles
  • 2014 – 54,882 miles
  • 2013 – 53,054 miles
  • 2012 – 51,662 miles
  • 2011 – 50,359 miles
  • 2010 – 48,960 miles
  • 2009 – 47,822 miles
  • 2008 – 42,086 miles
  • 2007 – 36,800 miles
  • 2006 – 32,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,851 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,851 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    604236220766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail89,720 miles (+9,470)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    669592590999
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixings not compatible All road wheel studs are too short for the wheels fitted, wheel nuts are not held on by sufficient threads. All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    193917832674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,250 miles (+17,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    771068742046
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,995 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    827381494985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,768 miles
    Test number
    608074214398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,768 miles (+411)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,768 miles
    Test number
    284971408735
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,357 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    982491960466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,286 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    497015800149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail60,281 miles (+901)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    640638681868
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    150479332527
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPossible fault on n/s rear door mechanism

  12. Fail59,380 miles (+1,148)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    975614681724
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPossible fault on n/s rear door mechanism

  13. Pass58,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    544158309636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail58,232 miles (+1,313)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    552638422454
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass56,919 miles (+943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    813637583019
    • AdvisoryO/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryO/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s / n/s rear coil springs corroded

  16. Pass55,976 miles (+1,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,976 miles
    Test number
    418470445016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s rear foot brake performance low , may need adjustment or repair

  17. Fail54,882 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    108464634026
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s / n/s outer sill covers fitted

  18. Pass54,882 miles (+1,828)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    237834034015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s / n/s outer sill covers fitted

  19. Pass53,054 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    756218223008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,662 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    179508522498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sills not clearly visible

  21. Fail51,662 miles (+1,303)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    635538722018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sills not clearly visible

  22. Pass50,359 miles (+1,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    709732331096
    • NoteN/s rear coil spring slightly misaligned at top
    • NoteO/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers

  23. Pass48,960 miles (+1,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    330249320057
    • NoteN/s rear coil spring slipped to side of rubber
    • NoteO/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

  24. Pass47,822 miles (+5,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    773123439047
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass42,086 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    653961738082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,800 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    374563237086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,265 miles
    Test number
    110044236021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LV51 UHU

Does LV51 UHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LV51 UHU expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LV51 UHU?
The MOT on LV51 UHU expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LV51 UHU done?
LV51 UHU was recorded at 89,851 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has LV51 UHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LV51 UHU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LV51 UHU 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 LV51 UHU find?
LV51 UHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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