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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,800 cc

LE05 CEXMOT history

LE05 CEX is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 261,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LE05 CEX white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
261,422 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 CEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE05 CEX was last recorded at 261,422 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,875 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
14,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,422 miles
  • 2025 – 255,875 miles
  • 2024 – 247,082 miles
  • 2023 – 239,385 miles
  • 2022 – 229,699 miles
  • 2021 – 214,829 miles
  • 2018 – 148,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail261,422 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe into rear flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower Sill has slight damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail261,422 miles (+5,547)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,422 miles
    Test number
    885919669430
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass255,875 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    255,875 miles
    Test number
    622099784777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail255,871 miles (+8,789)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,871 miles
    Test number
    345462834876
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (Polish) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, Main Body Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe and from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass247,082 miles (+7,697)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    247,082 miles
    Test number
    948404432516
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on failure limit. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill edge. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill edge. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass239,385 miles (+9,686)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    239,385 miles
    Test number
    767690555662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill edge has damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill edge has damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slight internal wear causing slight freeplay at the steering wheel. (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass229,699 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    229,699 miles
    Test number
    299223293852
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Sill has slight damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sill has damage.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play/wear.
  7. Fail229,699 miles4 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,699 miles
    Test number
    176113945917
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Sill has slight damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess causing body vibration. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sill has damage.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield is slightly insecure.
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play/wear.
  8. Pass214,839 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    214,839 km
    Test number
    902470920793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
  9. Fail214,829 miles3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,829 miles
    Test number
    716009993910
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
  10. Pass179,649 km (+30,904)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,649 km
    Test number
    301022778316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever near end of travel
  11. Pass148,745 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,745 km
    Test number
    671493106889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,745 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,745 miles
    Test number
    986554004953
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  13. Pass133,012 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,012 km
    Test number
    900434202978
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens faded
  14. Fail133,012 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,012 km
    Test number
    321278961706
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens faded

Questions about LE05 CEX

Does LE05 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 CEX expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 CEX?
The MOT on LE05 CEX expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 CEX done?
LE05 CEX was recorded at 261,422 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 14,793 miles a year.
Has LE05 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 CEX has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE05 CEX 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 CEX find?
LE05 CEX failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front steering linkage fouling, and 12 more.

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