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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LL05 AELMOT history

LL05 AEL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

LL05 AEL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
112,457 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL05 AEL was last recorded at 112,457 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 4,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,060 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,397 miles
Average per year
5,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,457 miles
  • 2022 – 108,060 miles
  • 2021 – 104,054 miles
  • 2020 – 100,150 miles
  • 2019 – 96,474 miles
  • 2018 – 91,843 miles
  • 2017 – 87,119 miles
  • 2016 – 82,430 miles
  • 2015 – 77,508 miles
  • 2014 – 71,842 miles
  • 2013 – 64,036 miles
  • 2012 – 55,882 miles
  • 2011 – 49,225 miles
  • 2010 – 43,142 miles
  • 2009 – 35,604 miles
  • 2008 – 26,101 miles
  • 2007 – 19,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,457 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,457 miles (+4,397)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,457 miles
    Test number
    915307205442
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,060 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    850394934320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,055 miles (+4,001)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,055 miles
    Test number
    634467354510
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass104,054 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    746243624057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,052 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    284874575516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,150 miles (+3,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    551636364351
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad leaking

  7. Pass96,474 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    352513150830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    176839319474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,843 miles (+4,724)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    981975372199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  10. Pass87,119 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    651136293765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,430 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    119960085223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    738262937236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,508 miles (+5,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    346052415277
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass71,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    256257114296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,842 miles (+7,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    368887114419
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass64,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    795058413228
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail64,036 miles (+8,154)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    379407213446
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail55,882 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    225986212201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteService all brakes.All noisy and front are imbalanced.

  19. Pass55,882 miles (+6,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    517616712291
    • NoteService all brakes.All noisy and front are imbalanced.

  20. Pass49,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    506157811220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,225 miles (+6,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    766576611218
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass43,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    623597140287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,142 miles (+7,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    874446840212
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass35,604 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    894769139228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,101 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,101 miles
    Test number
    364475858404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    492596757268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 AEL

Does LL05 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 AEL expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 AEL?
The MOT on LL05 AEL expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 AEL done?
LL05 AEL was recorded at 112,457 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 5,892 miles a year.
Has LL05 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 AEL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LL05 AEL 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 LL05 AEL find?
LL05 AEL failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; horn not working; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm, and 5 more.

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