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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LA55 WZVMOT history

LA55 WZV is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LA55 WZV grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,775 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WZV was last recorded at 136,775 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,770 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,775 miles
  • 2024 – 136,200 miles
  • 2023 – 136,105 miles
  • 2022 – 129,988 miles
  • 2021 – 121,078 miles
  • 2020 – 116,459 miles
  • 2019 – 106,036 miles
  • 2018 – 99,401 miles
  • 2017 – 93,290 miles
  • 2016 – 86,495 miles
  • 2015 – 79,673 miles
  • 2014 – 73,371 miles
  • 2012 – 56,990 miles
  • 2011 – 50,551 miles
  • 2010 – 44,418 miles
  • 2009 – 34,683 miles
  • 2008 – 33,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,775 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,775 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    831023838992
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,775 miles (+5)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    382614033837
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail136,770 miles (+570)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,770 miles
    Test number
    418656991667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    886764670444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,200 miles (+95)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    387942310955
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,105 miles (+6,117)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,105 miles
    Test number
    558584459395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,988 miles (+8,910)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    768995433318
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,078 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,078 miles
    Test number
    398484559319
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail121,076 miles (+4,617)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    348299007604
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass116,459 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    954838398225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail116,341 miles (+10,305)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    961516733399
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres uneven wear

  12. Pass106,036 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    778343857530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail105,971 miles (+6,570)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    527320726916
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass99,401 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,401 miles
    Test number
    476614536011
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail99,401 miles (+6,111)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,401 miles
    Test number
    496239419405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    147688649052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,290 miles (+6,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    602574332602
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass86,495 miles (+6,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    795642143540
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mounting broken.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  19. Pass79,673 miles (+6,302)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    166117185062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass73,371 miles (+16,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    625224004111
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass56,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    115034732367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,990 miles (+6,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    158314732338
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass50,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    415302341362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,551 miles (+6,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    487952941487
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass44,418 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,418 miles
    Test number
    231712240363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,733 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    934863180091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,683 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    602837909121
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass33,628 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,628 miles
    Test number
    441503808485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise nearside door mirror damaged

  29. Fail33,628 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,628 miles
    Test number
    783353808371
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise nearside door mirror damaged

Questions about LA55 WZV

Does LA55 WZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 WZV expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WZV?
The MOT on LA55 WZV expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 WZV done?
LA55 WZV was recorded at 136,775 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,082 miles a year.
Has LA55 WZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WZV has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 WZV 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 WZV find?
LA55 WZV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; nearside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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