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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

LB05 TYXMOT history

LB05 TYX is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,301 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 TYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 TYX was last recorded at 139,301 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,627 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,674 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,301 miles
  • 2024 – 137,627 miles
  • 2023 – 137,068 miles
  • 2022 – 126,608 miles
  • 2021 – 117,904 miles
  • 2019 – 108,115 miles
  • 2018 – 97,164 miles
  • 2017 – 85,763 miles
  • 2016 – 74,171 miles
  • 2015 – 67,006 miles
  • 2014 – 60,141 miles
  • 2013 – 53,494 miles
  • 2012 – 46,267 miles
  • 2011 – 37,304 miles
  • 2010 – 32,974 miles
  • 2009 – 29,351 miles
  • 2008 – 20,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,301 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side front lower wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth side rear trailing arm forward bushes worn but not in excessive movement
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (both side) (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slighty worn on inner & outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear exhuast heat shield slighty insecured

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,301 miles (+1,674)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    164614274221
    • AdvisoryBoth side front lower wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear trailing arm forward bushes worn but not in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (both side) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slighty worn on inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast heat shield slighty insecured

  2. Pass137,627 miles (+559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,627 miles
    Test number
    964690997306
    • AdvisoryBoth side front and rear direction indicator slighty discolour
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear brake disc slighty poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear trailing arm forward bush worn but not in excessive movement(STRONGLY ADVICE)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner track road end slighty play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONGLY ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shiled slighty loose

  3. Pass137,068 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    295990446569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,048 miles (+10,440)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,048 miles
    Test number
    586069149619
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,608 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    305617769134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,904 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    682009166413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,115 miles (+10,951)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,115 miles
    Test number
    625537259873
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,164 miles (+11,401)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    810956158502
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass85,763 miles (+11,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,763 miles
    Test number
    843028444281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,171 miles (+7,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,171 miles
    Test number
    816251517088
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryN/side h/light adjusted from too high

  11. Pass67,006 miles (+6,865)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    125267775141
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear inner wheel arch liner cut
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear outer brake pad looks low

  12. Pass60,141 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    905014384156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brakes binding.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  13. Fail60,141 miles (+6,647)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    817202184159
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brakes binding.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  14. Pass53,494 miles (+7,227)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    557016483111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside front windscreen wipers smearing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inside tread wearing
    • NoteRear wiper smearing

  15. Pass46,267 miles (+8,963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    365761092182
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has several cuts in sidewall

  16. Pass37,304 miles (+4,330)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    816345881127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOfside rear tyre is craking

  17. Pass32,974 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    513941280157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    220158299411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,351 miles (+8,489)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    733145299199
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass20,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,862 miles
    Test number
    823196378128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 TYX

Does LB05 TYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 TYX is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 TYX?
The MOT on LB05 TYX is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 TYX done?
LB05 TYX was recorded at 139,301 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has LB05 TYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 TYX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 TYX 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 LB05 TYX find?
LB05 TYX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: both side front lower wheel arches corroded; both side rear trailing arm forward bushes worn but not in excessive movement; direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (both side), and 6 more.

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