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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB54 PXLMOT history

LB54 PXL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
149,512 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 PXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 PXL was last recorded at 149,512 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,496 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
6,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,512 miles
  • 2025 – 145,496 miles
  • 2024 – 138,993 miles
  • 2023 – 133,897 miles
  • 2022 – 130,922 miles
  • 2021 – 123,180 miles
  • 2020 – 118,909 miles
  • 2019 – 115,598 miles
  • 2018 – 113,974 miles
  • 2017 – 108,381 miles
  • 2016 – 102,644 miles
  • 2015 – 97,549 miles
  • 2014 – 90,638 miles
  • 2013 – 82,687 miles
  • 2012 – 68,114 miles
  • 2011 – 57,990 miles
  • 2010 – 50,234 miles
  • 2009 – 40,420 miles
  • 2008 – 30,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,512 miles
  • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch/wing corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,512 miles (+4,016)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    288280064194
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch/wing corroded

  2. Pass145,496 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,496 miles
    Test number
    331281965181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,993 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,993 miles
    Test number
    794366929476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,792 miles (+4,895)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,792 miles
    Test number
    914011850054
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  5. Pass133,897 miles (+2,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,897 miles
    Test number
    624333989597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,922 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,922 miles
    Test number
    299826426222
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy

  7. Fail130,865 miles (+7,685)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    501169342805
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected P.A.S belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant tank empty

  8. Pass123,180 miles (+4,271)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,180 miles
    Test number
    490277386675
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil Residue PAS Fluid Reservoir
    • AdvisoryOil Residue Steering Rack/Offside Rack Gaiter Area

  9. Fail118,909 miles (+3,311)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    134160212710
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass115,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    724987974539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail115,598 miles (+1,624)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    128261910978
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass113,974 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,974 miles
    Test number
    298849701424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,381 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    288275732725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,644 miles
    Test number
    554630828423
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail102,644 miles (+5,095)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,644 miles
    Test number
    623260381469
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass97,549 miles (+6,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    877222095118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass90,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,638 miles
    Test number
    458226384174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail90,638 miles (+7,951)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,638 miles
    Test number
    217776984454
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,687 miles (+14,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    626623593107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass68,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    446384012084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,114 miles (+10,124)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    768514212080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass57,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    226782111002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,990 miles (+7,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    817592211037
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass50,234 miles (+9,814)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,234 miles
    Test number
    161514710479
    • NoteThe O/S stearing arm has slight free play

  25. Pass40,420 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,420 miles
    Test number
    820782219074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,348 miles
    Test number
    210681218012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 PXL

Does LB54 PXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 PXL expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 PXL?
The MOT on LB54 PXL expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 PXL done?
LB54 PXL was recorded at 149,512 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,604 miles a year.
Has LB54 PXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 PXL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 PXL 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 LB54 PXL find?
LB54 PXL failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 5 more.

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