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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LM07 GTUMOT history

LM07 GTU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

LM07 GTU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2024
Mileage
136,300 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM07 GTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM07 GTU was last recorded at 136,300 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 4,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,915 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,385 miles
Average per year
8,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,300 miles
  • 2023 – 131,915 miles
  • 2022 – 126,753 miles
  • 2021 – 118,505 miles
  • 2020 – 109,046 miles
  • 2019 – 97,671 miles
  • 2018 – 84,302 miles
  • 2017 – 71,228 miles
  • 2016 – 61,380 miles
  • 2015 – 54,180 miles
  • 2014 – 47,966 miles
  • 2013 – 41,676 miles
  • 2012 – 35,224 miles
  • 2011 – 28,190 miles
  • 2010 – 20,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,300 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear spring top mount location (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension component corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,300 miles (+4,385)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,300 miles
    Test number
    912833687388
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear spring top mount location (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension component corrosion

  2. Pass131,915 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    986935488444
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,915 miles (+5,162)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    430820990537
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,753 miles (+8,248)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    302722778552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front wipers smearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield slightly loose

  5. Pass118,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,505 miles
    Test number
    228971040973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak, appears to be from coolant reservoir area

  6. Fail118,505 miles (+9,459)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,505 miles
    Test number
    252704263799
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak, appears to be from coolant reservoir area

  7. Pass109,046 miles (+11,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    661761189100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    579078903347
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail97,671 miles (+13,369)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    834691772746
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass84,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    666488074953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,302 miles (+13,074)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    144852883977
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,228 miles
    Test number
    184312200520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  13. Fail71,228 miles (+9,848)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,228 miles
    Test number
    771448606483
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger detached but system still supported
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  14. Pass61,380 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    730483192605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    398974005465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,178 miles (+6,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    347294605280
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass47,966 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    208171014228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,676 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    648153833267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,673 miles (+6,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    706459923216
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass35,224 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    759885932235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,190 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    157680531275
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass28,190 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    315780431453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,215 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,215 miles
    Test number
    543388230226
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass20,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,215 miles
    Test number
    601388730224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM07 GTU

Does LM07 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM07 GTU expired on 21 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM07 GTU?
The MOT on LM07 GTU expired on 21 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM07 GTU done?
LM07 GTU was recorded at 136,300 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 8,366 miles a year.
Has LM07 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM07 GTU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM07 GTU 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 LM07 GTU find?
LM07 GTU failed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear spring top mount location, and 7 more.

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