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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

LD57 OSUMOT history

LD57 OSU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LD57 OSU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,904 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 OSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 OSU was last recorded at 178,904 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,868 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
9,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,904 miles
  • 2025 – 175,570 miles
  • 2024 – 170,586 miles
  • 2023 – 163,470 miles
  • 2022 – 155,587 miles
  • 2021 – 143,680 miles
  • 2020 – 129,025 miles
  • 2019 – 108,512 miles
  • 2018 – 91,828 miles
  • 2017 – 80,526 miles
  • 2016 – 71,628 miles
  • 2015 – 66,315 miles
  • 2014 – 53,883 miles
  • 2012 – 53,511 miles
  • 2011 – 44,982 miles
  • 2010 – 36,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,904 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS CORRODED (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,904 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,904 miles
    Test number
    441384779090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail178,868 miles (+3,298)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,868 miles
    Test number
    176381947572
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  3. Pass175,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,570 miles
    Test number
    402404500823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail175,570 miles (+4,984)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,570 miles
    Test number
    366922557081
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass170,586 miles (+7,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,586 miles
    Test number
    169655633677
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass163,470 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,470 miles
    Test number
    206853397663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,464 miles (+7,877)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,464 miles
    Test number
    281148088316
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective CAN NOT OPEN BONNET (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  8. Pass155,587 miles (+11,907)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,587 miles
    Test number
    921954049670
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass143,680 miles (+14,655)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,680 miles
    Test number
    282925786654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,025 miles (+20,513)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,025 miles
    Test number
    503641003987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,512 miles (+16,684)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    957790933482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,828 miles (+11,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    201157502678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass80,526 miles (+8,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    239742998926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wall starting to crack.
  14. Pass71,628 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,628 miles
    Test number
    781886350437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,315 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    488133235256
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass66,315 miles (+12,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    785243235296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass53,883 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    615384024245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,511 miles (+8,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,511 miles
    Test number
    466483612363
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass44,982 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    936661411302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    694196900352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 OSU

Does LD57 OSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 OSU is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 OSU?
The MOT on LD57 OSU is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 OSU done?
LD57 OSU was recorded at 178,904 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,255 miles a year.
Has LD57 OSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 OSU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 OSU 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 LD57 OSU find?
LD57 OSU passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded.

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