Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc
LM05 VGJMOT history
LM05 VGJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 139,898 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 VGJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 VGJ was last recorded at 139,898 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 5,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Jul 2015: 84,830 miles, lower than 883,434 miles on 7 Jul 2014.
- 11 Jul 2016: 88,750 miles, lower than 88,771 miles on 8 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,312 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,586 miles
- Average per year
- 6,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,898 miles
- 2024 – 134,312 miles
- 2023 – 131,451 miles
- 2022 – 128,098 miles
- 2021 – 123,691 miles
- 2020 – 116,788 miles
- 2019 – 108,488 miles
- 2018 – 101,205 miles
- 2017 – 95,390 miles
- 2016 – 88,750 miles
- 2015 – 84,830 miles
- 2014 – 883,434 miles
- 2013 – 82,366 miles
- 2012 – 72,440 miles
- 2011 – 60,425 miles
- 2010 – 49,725 miles
- 2009 – 38,872 miles
- 2008 – 28,476 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front exhaust pipe damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 28 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,898 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 139,898 miles
- Test number
- 589698637858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail139,898 miles (+5,586)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,898 miles
- Test number
- 747604878003
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,312 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 134,312 miles
- Test number
- 727174747158
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both sides parking brake low
- AdvisoryUnder body rusty
Fail134,311 miles (+2,860)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,311 miles
- Test number
- 784050701187
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both sides parking brake low
- AdvisoryUnder body rusty
Pass131,451 miles (+3,353)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,451 miles
- Test number
- 189029031368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,098 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 128,098 miles
- Test number
- 227307377503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,986 miles (+61)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,986 miles
- Test number
- 696649381260
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,925 miles (+4,234)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,925 miles
- Test number
- 504337327813
- DangerousOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspesion corroded
Pass123,691 miles (+6,903)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 123,691 miles
- Test number
- 506656911270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame corroded
Pass116,788 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,788 miles
- Test number
- 469318146365
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear under body component corroded
Fail116,751 miles (+8,263)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,751 miles
- Test number
- 554673351221
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear under body component corroded
Pass108,488 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,488 miles
- Test number
- 392553876356
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,488 miles (+7,283)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,488 miles
- Test number
- 675037327138
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,205 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 101,205 miles
- Test number
- 695451333296
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail101,200 miles (+5,810)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,200 miles
- Test number
- 425541280300
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass95,390 miles (+6,640)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,390 miles
- Test number
- 104944171414
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass88,750 miles (-21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 88,750 miles
- Test number
- 405425977803
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail88,771 miles (+3,941)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,771 miles
- Test number
- 863685084165
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass84,830 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,830 miles
- Test number
- 376870395176
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail84,830 miles (-798,604)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,830 miles
- Test number
- 847370395110
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass883,434 miles (+801,068)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 883,434 miles
- Test number
- 106098584108
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,366 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 82,366 miles
- Test number
- 426387283139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Fail82,366 miles (+9,926)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,366 miles
- Test number
- 899677483159
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass72,440 miles (+12,015)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 72,440 miles
- Test number
- 926416792110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,425 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 60,425 miles
- Test number
- 598140691193
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,425 miles (+10,700)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,425 miles
- Test number
- 917170791118
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,725 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,725 miles
- Test number
- 310607170108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,714 miles (+10,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,714 miles
- Test number
- 862980370115
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass38,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 38,872 miles
- Test number
- 543636779132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,872 miles (+10,396)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,872 miles
- Test number
- 834231579147
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass28,476 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 28,476 miles
- Test number
- 533100088145
- NoteAir bag light stays on
Questions about LM05 VGJ
- Does LM05 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 VGJ expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 VGJ?
- The MOT on LM05 VGJ expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 VGJ done?
- LM05 VGJ was recorded at 139,898 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
- Has LM05 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 VGJ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM05 VGJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM05 VGJ find?
- LM05 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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