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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L55 AMXMOT history

L55 AMX is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L55 AMX white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,244 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AMX was last recorded at 103,244 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,618 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
626 miles
Average per year
5,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,244 miles
  • 2024 – 102,618 miles
  • 2023 – 100,492 miles
  • 2022 – 99,235 miles
  • 2021 – 96,581 miles
  • 2020 – 95,564 miles
  • 2019 – 88,278 miles
  • 2018 – 81,714 miles
  • 2017 – 79,091 miles
  • 2016 – 71,784 miles
  • 2015 – 63,935 miles
  • 2014 – 56,950 miles
  • 2013 – 47,438 miles
  • 2012 – 40,310 miles
  • 2011 – 30,292 miles
  • 2010 – 26,130 miles
  • 2009 – 18,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,244 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Corrosion to rear inner sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Corrosion to rear subframe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,244 miles (+626)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    668096291780
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass102,618 miles (+2,126)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    718089061459
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive webb (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive webb (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly damaged

  3. Pass100,492 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,492 miles
    Test number
    382821851132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail100,490 miles (+1,255)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    480827789531
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,235 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,235 miles
    Test number
    702358150195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  6. Fail99,230 miles (+2,649)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    479853708582
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  7. Pass96,581 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    554455740162
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  8. Fail96,581 miles (+1,017)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    789387209357
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  9. Pass95,564 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,564 miles
    Test number
    455171037078
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flexy deteriorated

  10. Fail95,562 miles (+7,284)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,562 miles
    Test number
    288868037914
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flexy deteriorated

  11. Pass88,278 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,278 miles
    Test number
    637036288579
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamps flashing

  12. Fail88,262 miles (+6,548)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,262 miles
    Test number
    786874939872
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamps flashing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass81,714 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    601858906322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,091 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    550897882925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,784 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    413398502975
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Fail71,780 miles (+7,845)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    467086341357
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

  17. Pass63,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    855485325270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,932 miles (+6,982)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    377055825239
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake disc's deteriorated

  19. Pass56,950 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    968440424269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,915 miles (+9,477)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,915 miles
    Test number
    735918214215
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  21. Pass47,438 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,438 miles
    Test number
    655467913237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,310 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    397480432417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail40,283 miles (+9,991)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    919869122223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,292 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    506739681157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,291 miles (+4,161)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    428985481191
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  26. Pass26,130 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    383923390299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    642132479251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,924 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    650092279275
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 AMX

Does L55 AMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AMX is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 AMX?
The MOT on L55 AMX is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AMX done?
L55 AMX was recorded at 103,244 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
Has L55 AMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AMX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 AMX 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 L55 AMX find?
L55 AMX passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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