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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,521 cc

L55 LPJMOT history

L55 LPJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

L55 LPJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
77,237 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LPJ was last recorded at 77,237 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,205 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,237 miles
  • 2024 – 68,424 miles
  • 2023 – 62,950 miles
  • 2018 – 62,864 miles
  • 2017 – 61,915 miles
  • 2016 – 61,189 miles
  • 2015 – 56,804 miles
  • 2014 – 43,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,237 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper damp no leaks at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front wheel arch covers in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,237 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    638534270077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper damp no leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,205 miles (+8,781)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,205 miles
    Test number
    354669891803
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper damp no leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    266375331408
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arch covers in poor condition

  4. Fail68,424 miles (+5,474)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    143616063862
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arch covers in poor condition

  5. Pass62,950 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    661054493028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,864 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,864 miles
    Test number
    222243248698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,444 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    681157308915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    757501172250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,915 miles (+726)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    283679700750
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass61,189 miles (+4,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    997751442163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min pass (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner cv gaiter weeping slightly

  11. Pass56,804 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    869391285157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but cords not exposed

  12. Fail56,804 miles (+13,006)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    858151785165
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but cords not exposed

  13. Pass43,798 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    187250574434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,796 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    167806864060
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Questions about L55 LPJ

Does L55 LPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 LPJ expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 LPJ?
The MOT on L55 LPJ expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 LPJ done?
L55 LPJ was recorded at 77,237 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 3,051 miles a year.
Has L55 LPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LPJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 LPJ 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 LPJ find?
L55 LPJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake caliper damp no leaks at time of test; rear coil spring corroded both.

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