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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

LC05 CUAMOT history

LC05 CUA is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

LC05 CUA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2023
Mileage
152,144 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CUA
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
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 CUA was last recorded at 152,144 miles on 13 May 2022, 12,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,280 miles · 11 May 2021
Between the last two tests
12,864 miles
Average per year
8,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,144 miles
  • 2021 – 139,280 miles
  • 2020 – 131,375 miles
  • 2019 – 123,315 miles
  • 2018 – 117,591 miles
  • 2017 – 106,441 miles
  • 2016 – 96,082 miles
  • 2015 – 85,184 miles
  • 2014 – 71,977 miles
  • 2013 – 64,995 miles
  • 2012 – 59,609 miles
  • 2011 – 52,971 miles
  • 2010 – 45,412 miles
  • 2009 – 38,208 miles
  • 2008 – 32,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,144 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,144 miles (+12,864)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,144 miles
    Test number
    501184266155
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass139,280 miles (+7,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,280 miles
    Test number
    320839546163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,375 miles (+8,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,375 miles
    Test number
    880293537915
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass123,315 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    296076690175
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,303 miles (+5,712)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,303 miles
    Test number
    916427926992
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    419499557380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail117,591 miles (+11,150)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    394106484597
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass106,441 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    499665771745
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail106,441 miles (+10,359)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    110993931314
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass96,082 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    793088761249
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt not fully inspected as child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail96,082 miles (+10,898)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    232843667117
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt not fully inspected as child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass85,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    547161775092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,184 miles (+13,207)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    546521575035
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,977 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    206613294074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,995 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,995 miles
    Test number
    218888603134
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass59,609 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    257858502497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,971 miles (+7,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,971 miles
    Test number
    319448801176
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass45,412 miles (+7,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    242556600404
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,208 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    551272299008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,474 miles
    Test number
    830719608161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 CUA

Does LC05 CUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 CUA expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CUA?
The MOT on LC05 CUA expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 CUA done?
LC05 CUA was recorded at 152,144 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 8,507 miles a year.
Has LC05 CUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CUA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LC05 CUA 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 LC05 CUA find?
LC05 CUA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside front hazard warning tell-tale inoperative; offside rear outer integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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