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Ford Focus C-MAX

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LM05 LFXMOT history

LM05 LFX is a blue petrol Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LM05 LFX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
86,718 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM05 LFX was last recorded at 86,718 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,829 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,718 miles
  • 2024 – 84,829 miles
  • 2023 – 83,434 miles
  • 2022 – 80,299 miles
  • 2021 – 77,463 miles
  • 2020 – 74,225 miles
  • 2019 – 70,633 miles
  • 2018 – 66,974 miles
  • 2017 – 63,325 miles
  • 2016 – 58,369 miles
  • 2015 – 56,114 miles
  • 2013 – 47,965 miles
  • 2012 – 43,867 miles
  • 2011 – 26,479 miles
  • 2010 – 16,018 miles
  • 2009 – 6,330 miles
  • 2008 – 5,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,718 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to heavy smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • 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))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEntire rear axle and suspension components corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Calliper corroded, piston cover damage and falling apart, retaining ring broken, replace asap (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,718 miles (+1,889)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    921986634002
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to heavy smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEntire rear axle and suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Calliper corroded, piston cover damage and falling apart, retaining ring broken, replace asap (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,829 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    337523403080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,808 miles (+1,374)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,808 miles
    Test number
    634912797547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass83,434 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    372560203053
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail83,434 miles (+3,135)1 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    378322110647
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,299 miles (+2,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    707725762546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,463 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    709340498464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail77,463 miles (+3,238)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    705280035893
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,225 miles (+3,592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    717587318988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,633 miles (+3,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    436678691228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass66,974 miles (+3,649)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    753417141083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass63,325 miles (+4,956)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    973551032760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,369 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    373201765077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,114 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    280062823078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Fail56,113 miles (+4,752)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,113 miles
    Test number
    773204052918
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in both offside wheel bearsings
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass51,361 miles (+3,396)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    967137805073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,965 miles (+4,098)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,965 miles
    Test number
    746037553394
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated

  18. Pass43,867 miles (+7,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,867 miles
    Test number
    316112862312
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber shroud dropped

  19. Pass36,840 miles (+10,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,840 miles
    Test number
    586081012034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,479 miles (+10,461)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    909868301022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,018 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,018 miles
    Test number
    172455300070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,330 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    6,330 miles
    Test number
    111249309051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,949 miles
    Test number
    484895958181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LFX

Does LM05 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 LFX expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LFX?
The MOT on LM05 LFX expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 LFX done?
LM05 LFX was recorded at 86,718 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has LM05 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LFX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 LFX 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 LM05 LFX find?
LM05 LFX failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to heavy smoking; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 8 more.

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