
Ford Focus C-MAX
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc
LA05 BYRMOT history
LA05 BYR is a blue petrol Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 80,908 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA05 BYR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus C-MAX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA05 BYR was last recorded at 80,908 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,889 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 3,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 80,908 miles
- 2023 – 74,668 miles
- 2022 – 67,203 miles
- 2021 – 57,532 miles
- 2020 – 50,910 miles
- 2019 – 44,025 miles
- 2018 – 34,123 miles
- 2017 – 33,407 miles
- 2016 – 32,192 miles
- 2015 – 30,789 miles
- 2014 – 29,244 miles
- 2013 – 27,469 miles
- 2012 – 25,422 miles
- 2011 – 23,347 miles
- 2010 – 21,133 miles
- 2009 – 18,484 miles
- 2008 – 16,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel nuts incorrectly fitted but security seems OKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,908 miles (+19)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,908 miles
- Test number
- 482891039770
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel nuts incorrectly fitted but security seems OK
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail80,889 miles (+6,221)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,889 miles
- Test number
- 906811593558
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel nuts incorrectly fitted but security seems OK
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,668 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 74,668 miles
- Test number
- 373888774056
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail74,651 miles (+7,448)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,651 miles
- Test number
- 809443681397
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,203 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 350842221205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,203 miles (+9,671)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 149948041707
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,532 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 57,532 miles
- Test number
- 670410316338
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,532 miles (+6,622)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,532 miles
- Test number
- 233783950431
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,910 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 50,910 miles
- Test number
- 223424425525
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail50,910 miles (+6,885)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,910 miles
- Test number
- 281567247404
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens dirty (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dirty (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass44,025 miles (+9,902)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 44,025 miles
- Test number
- 165644886383
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth head light slightly perished
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm
Pass34,123 miles (+716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,123 miles
- Test number
- 722234215372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,407 miles (+1,215)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 33,407 miles
- Test number
- 720727486041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass32,192 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 32,192 miles
- Test number
- 566611831500
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail32,192 miles (+1,403)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,192 miles
- Test number
- 358440029320
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass30,789 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 30,789 miles
- Test number
- 926840314500
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass29,244 miles (+1,775)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 29,244 miles
- Test number
- 246536974246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,469 miles (+2,047)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 27,469 miles
- Test number
- 157925073243
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlight switch damaged
Pass25,422 miles (+2,075)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 25,422 miles
- Test number
- 438508462242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,347 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 23,347 miles
- Test number
- 667529461279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,133 miles (+2,649)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 21,133 miles
- Test number
- 730900170216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,484 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 18,484 miles
- Test number
- 980675179280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,058 miles (+474)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 16,058 miles
- Test number
- 223380188230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 15,584 miles
- Test number
- 240765558433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA05 BYR
- Does LA05 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA05 BYR expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA05 BYR?
- The MOT on LA05 BYR expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA05 BYR done?
- LA05 BYR was recorded at 80,908 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 3,996 miles a year.
- Has LA05 BYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA05 BYR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA05 BYR 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 LA05 BYR find?
- LA05 BYR passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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