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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LL05 EXAMOT history

LL05 EXA is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LL05 EXA grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
114,859 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 EXA
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
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 EXA was last recorded at 114,859 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 6,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,948 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,911 miles
Average per year
2,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,859 miles
  • 2024 – 107,948 miles
  • 2023 – 107,643 miles
  • 2022 – 107,138 miles
  • 2021 – 105,907 miles
  • 2020 – 105,059 miles
  • 2019 – 103,080 miles
  • 2018 – 102,647 miles
  • 2017 – 101,887 miles
  • 2016 – 99,516 miles
  • 2014 – 97,037 miles
  • 2013 – 93,341 miles
  • 2012 – 91,331 miles
  • 2011 – 90,608 miles
  • 2010 – 89,729 miles
  • 2009 – 89,538 miles
  • 2008 – 76,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damagedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt retracts slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has cracks forming

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,859 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    631451801942
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  2. Fail114,859 miles (+6,911)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    907195587397
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  3. Pass107,948 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,948 miles
    Test number
    489845123224
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  4. Fail107,931 miles (+288)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    315822178605
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  5. Pass107,643 miles (+505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    980583053771
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  6. Pass107,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    561341722724
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  7. Fail107,138 miles (+1,231)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    706128533735
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  8. Pass105,907 miles (+848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    935433097005
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged

  9. Pass105,059 miles (+1,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,059 miles
    Test number
    433940259191
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,080 miles (+433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    376756253716
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat Belt Retracts Slowly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,647 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,647 miles
    Test number
    351506588410
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracts slow
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cracks forming

  12. Fail102,644 miles (+757)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,644 miles
    Test number
    559262240210
    • FailureEmissions not tested Over heating (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracts slow
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cracks forming

  13. Pass101,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    175585512726
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail101,887 miles (+2,371)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    103828756583
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass99,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,516 miles
    Test number
    297245741652
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Fail99,516 miles (+2,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,516 miles
    Test number
    438889277178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass97,037 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    398935364365
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail97,037 miles (+3,696)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    465015264322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass93,341 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    378676063437
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail93,341 miles (+2,010)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    247316563290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass91,331 miles (+723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    135125652299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass90,608 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    685129531260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,729 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    891282250236
    • 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)

  24. Fail89,538 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,538 miles
    Test number
    190031359245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass89,538 miles (+12,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,538 miles
    Test number
    702001159278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    553546408264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,755 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    710656808203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL05 EXA

Does LL05 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 EXA expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 EXA?
The MOT on LL05 EXA expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 EXA done?
LL05 EXA was recorded at 114,859 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 2,295 miles a year.
Has LL05 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 EXA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 EXA 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 EXA find?
LL05 EXA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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