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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LE05 BSUMOT history

LE05 BSU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 173,250 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

LE05 BSU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
173,250 km
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,517 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BSU
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
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BSU was last recorded at 173,250 km on 21 Jul 2025, 21,710 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,540 km · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
21,710 km
Average per year
5,517 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,250 km
  • 2024 – 151,540 km
  • 2023 – 134,056 km
  • 2022 – 127,570 km
  • 2020 – 121,525 km
  • 2019 – 119,968 km
  • 2018 – 118,615 km
  • 2017 – 118,236 km
  • 2016 – 117,820 km
  • 2015 – 117,811 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,250 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,250 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,250 km
    Test number
    230156720071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail173,250 km (+21,710)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,250 km
    Test number
    420195039157
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass151,540 km (+17,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,540 km
    Test number
    228655523105
    • 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))
  4. Pass134,056 km (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,056 km
    Test number
    117842012093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between thread not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass127,570 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,570 km
    Test number
    625998503087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,956 miles
    Test number
    869069998730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,956 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,956 miles
    Test number
    791606648373
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass121,525 km (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,525 km
    Test number
    104298581567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,968 km (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,968 km
    Test number
    836584441753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,615 km (+379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,615 km
    Test number
    415495013307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,236 km (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,236 km
    Test number
    885719892908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass117,820 km (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,820 km
    Test number
    153940814900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,811 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,811 km
    Test number
    439215385189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass117,811 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,811 km
    Test number
    549885485147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LE05 BSU

Does LE05 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 BSU expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BSU?
The MOT on LE05 BSU expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 BSU done?
LE05 BSU was recorded at 173,250 km at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 5,517 km a year.
Has LE05 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BSU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 BSU 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 LE05 BSU find?
LE05 BSU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged in the tread.

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