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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LC05 DBUMOT history

LC05 DBU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

LC05 DBU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
94,383 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 DBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 DBU was last recorded at 94,383 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 4,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,233 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,150 miles
Average per year
5,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,383 miles
  • 2022 – 90,233 miles
  • 2021 – 85,286 miles
  • 2020 – 79,239 miles
  • 2018 – 75,509 miles
  • 2017 – 69,256 miles
  • 2016 – 61,652 miles
  • 2015 – 56,813 miles
  • 2014 – 50,509 miles
  • 2013 – 44,445 miles
  • 2012 – 36,546 miles
  • 2011 – 30,646 miles
  • 2010 – 23,234 miles
  • 2009 – 14,553 miles
  • 2008 – 10,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    408038169629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    383253045179
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,383 miles (+4,150)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    832342834636
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,233 miles (+4,947)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    855446297321
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, in centre band (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Bad, but just legal for this MOT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS rack pinion head misting fluid
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And front also slightly. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak.

  5. Pass85,286 miles (+6,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    859777838295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass79,239 miles (+3,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    937306115270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass75,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    718071556031
    • AdvisoryOil leaK

  8. Fail75,509 miles (+6,253)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    301096054150
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaK

  9. Pass69,256 miles (+7,604)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,256 miles
    Test number
    246170390484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet needs adjusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Both - Tyre 3m - Bald worn on edge! - No cords shown - 205 55 R16
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack slight damp
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak - sump plug
    • AdvisoryWipers slight smear

  10. Pass61,652 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    807172175767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,813 miles (+6,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    945812084809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass50,509 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    749120104350
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven in tread

  13. Fail50,502 miles (+6,057)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,502 miles
    Test number
    165660804369
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven in tread

  14. Pass44,445 miles (+7,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,445 miles
    Test number
    845661193218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass36,546 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,546 miles
    Test number
    905686092229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,646 miles (+7,412)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    167287691214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Pass23,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    190084860381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,234 miles (+8,681)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    573964160397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass14,553 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,553 miles
    Test number
    203079179237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,051 miles
    Test number
    823742168289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,051 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,051 miles
    Test number
    480032668276
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LC05 DBU

Does LC05 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 DBU expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 DBU?
The MOT on LC05 DBU expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 DBU done?
LC05 DBU was recorded at 94,383 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
Has LC05 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 DBU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LC05 DBU 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 DBU find?
LC05 DBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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