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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LA55 AAYMOT history

LA55 AAY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LA55 AAY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,588 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 AAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 AAY was last recorded at 122,588 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 8,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,733 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,855 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,588 miles
  • 2025 – 113,733 miles
  • 2024 – 104,496 miles
  • 2023 – 95,508 miles
  • 2022 – 89,003 miles
  • 2021 – 81,889 miles
  • 2020 – 76,706 miles
  • 2019 – 70,320 miles
  • 2018 – 64,587 miles
  • 2017 – 57,932 miles
  • 2016 – 49,145 miles
  • 2015 – 41,354 miles
  • 2014 – 36,799 miles
  • 2013 – 32,057 miles
  • 2012 – 28,284 miles
  • 2011 – 22,922 miles
  • 2010 – 19,287 miles
  • 2009 – 15,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,588 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front fog light lens broken and damaged area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Inner cv boot leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,588 miles (+8,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    656820132609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,733 miles (+9,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,733 miles
    Test number
    974472775859
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass104,496 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    934449766866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    127239084208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken and damaged area.
  5. Fail95,508 miles (+6,505)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    280654103317
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken and damaged area.
  6. Pass89,003 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    921903056797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass81,889 miles (+5,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    529164607743
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass76,706 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    419434953226
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail76,706 miles (+6,386)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    920290542223
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    671235751072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv boot leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail70,320 miles (+5,733)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    541980301535
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv boot leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass64,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    760965673430
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear pads at 3mm
  13. Fail64,587 miles (+6,655)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    749192522919
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear pads at 3mm
  14. Pass57,932 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    146067958097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,145 miles (+7,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    424619491594
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, now allowing inspection of seat belt
  16. Pass41,354 miles (+4,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,354 miles
    Test number
    187340775462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass36,799 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,799 miles
    Test number
    406652654033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,057 miles (+3,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    307892853049
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass28,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,284 miles
    Test number
    167048642024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,284 miles (+5,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,284 miles
    Test number
    749987842017
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass22,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    987421461006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,922 miles (+3,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    138060361426
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass19,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    173321570474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,287 miles (+3,516)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    833651170046
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass15,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,771 miles
    Test number
    614643919030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,771 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,771 miles
    Test number
    540163319053
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA55 AAY

Does LA55 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 AAY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 AAY?
The MOT on LA55 AAY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 AAY done?
LA55 AAY was recorded at 122,588 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has LA55 AAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 AAY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 AAY 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 LA55 AAY find?
LA55 AAY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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