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Ford Focus C-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

LM10 AELMOT history

LM10 AEL is a black petrol Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 26 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM10 AEL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
126,668 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 AEL was last recorded at 126,668 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,078 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,590 miles
Average per year
6,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,668 miles
  • 2025 – 123,078 miles
  • 2024 – 119,726 miles
  • 2023 – 118,565 miles
  • 2022 – 117,371 miles
  • 2021 – 115,882 miles
  • 2020 – 113,221 miles
  • 2019 – 110,175 miles
  • 2018 – 106,344 miles
  • 2017 – 101,256 miles
  • 2016 – 89,654 miles
  • 2015 – 72,413 miles
  • 2014 – 56,990 miles
  • 2013 – 44,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,668 miles (+3,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    934290977374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,078 miles
    Test number
    548748758974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,078 miles (+3,352)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,078 miles
    Test number
    119661122643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,726 miles (+1,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,726 miles
    Test number
    554658203660
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,565 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,565 miles
    Test number
    896402034501
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats removed at time of test .rear seat belts not tested

  6. Fail118,565 miles (+1,194)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,565 miles
    Test number
    482762734740
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats removed at time of test .rear seat belts not tested

  7. Pass117,371 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,371 miles
    Test number
    862815835648
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats removed at the time of test .

  8. Pass115,882 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    841118650231
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  9. Fail115,878 miles (+2,657)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    277669322253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm and cracking 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge and cracking 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  10. Pass113,221 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,221 miles
    Test number
    121596324573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & OFF SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,175 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,175 miles
    Test number
    395635772678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,344 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,344 miles
    Test number
    741349853374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,256 miles (+11,602)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,256 miles
    Test number
    978234987094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,654 miles (+17,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    654286191648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm- rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail72,413 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    265476105172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  16. Pass72,413 miles (+15,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    446906905197
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  17. Fail56,990 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    208361724425
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged

  18. Pass56,990 miles (+12,668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    357111924159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged

  19. Pass44,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,322 miles
    Test number
    466905613118
    • 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)

Questions about LM10 AEL

Does LM10 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 AEL is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 AEL?
The MOT on LM10 AEL is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 AEL done?
LM10 AEL was recorded at 126,668 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,321 miles a year.
Has LM10 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 AEL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 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 LM10 AEL find?
LM10 AEL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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