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LS51DGE
2001 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration LS51DGE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 19 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,925 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- eml light on
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- knock from steering column area
- eml light on
- coolant low
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,974 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Mirror cover fixed with tape
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Mirror cover fixed with tape
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,956 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Cracking N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Fixed with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 70,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Cracking N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Fixed with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,625 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,558 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,998 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,041 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 13 Jun 20267 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,576 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,743 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s mirror taped on but secure (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front tyre 9 years old
- Nearside Front tyre 10 years old
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 19,552 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202620 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,286 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,782 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,182 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,547 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,547 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,725 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,007 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 16,007 MI
13 Jun 20265 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,191 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010 13 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,484 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 13 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 14,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,350 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 13 Jun 20264 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,835 MI
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LS51DGE was registered on 2001-12-18
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