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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

LD57 VMXMOT history

LD57 VMX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

LD57 VMX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
172,569 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VMX was last recorded at 172,569 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 10,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,194 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,375 miles
Average per year
10,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,569 miles
  • 2024 – 162,194 miles
  • 2023 – 155,669 miles
  • 2022 – 152,192 miles
  • 2021 – 150,318 miles
  • 2020 – 147,065 miles
  • 2019 – 131,809 miles
  • 2018 – 114,210 miles
  • 2017 – 97,529 miles
  • 2016 – 83,209 miles
  • 2015 – 69,298 miles
  • 2014 – 57,915 miles
  • 2013 – 49,601 miles
  • 2012 – 39,791 miles
  • 2011 – 29,306 miles
  • 2010 – 21,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,569 miles
    Test number
    184179144355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail172,569 miles (+10,375)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,569 miles
    Test number
    682646207113
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass162,194 miles (+6,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,194 miles
    Test number
    492644081172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,669 miles (+3,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,669 miles
    Test number
    339749268537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,192 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,192 miles
    Test number
    228006073947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    281867760768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,317 miles (+3,252)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,317 miles
    Test number
    677646128555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    810662272484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

  9. Fail147,063 miles (+15,254)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,063 miles
    Test number
    577361342316
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

  10. Pass131,809 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,809 miles
    Test number
    780715565316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail131,807 miles (+17,597)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    783539986103
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated wont open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass114,210 miles (+16,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,210 miles
    Test number
    640616741577
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,529 miles (+14,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,529 miles
    Test number
    493108528475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,209 miles (+13,911)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    266856499993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,298 miles (+11,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    435372165035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    909501274010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,915 miles (+8,314)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    269360474061
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Fail49,601 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    499733093063
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass49,601 miles (+9,810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    767433193027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass39,791 miles (+10,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    967478802168
    • 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)

  21. Pass29,306 miles (+8,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    536107531203
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on edges

  22. Pass21,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,071 miles
    Test number
    733259470299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VMX

Does LD57 VMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VMX expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VMX?
The MOT on LD57 VMX expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VMX done?
LD57 VMX was recorded at 172,569 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 10,337 miles a year.
Has LD57 VMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VMX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 VMX 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 VMX find?
LD57 VMX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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