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2001 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration LS51OFD
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,400 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,755 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,069 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,069 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 202,260 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 202,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 187,874 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 169,085 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 169,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 148,277 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 148,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
18 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 148,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 128,792 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 6 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 109,145 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 6 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 109,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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LS51OFD was registered on 2001-09-29
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