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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

LM10 DHZMOT history

LM10 DHZ is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LM10 DHZ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,486 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 DHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 DHZ was last recorded at 181,486 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,485 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,486 miles
  • 2025 – 166,627 miles
  • 2023 – 148,866 miles
  • 2022 – 124,160 miles
  • 2021 – 109,145 miles
  • 2020 – 96,719 miles
  • 2019 – 90,789 miles
  • 2018 – 81,122 miles
  • 2017 – 70,373 miles
  • 2016 – 59,809 miles
  • 2015 – 51,637 miles
  • 2014 – 48,442 miles
  • 2013 – 21,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,486 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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, 2020–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust Heatshield Loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake Discs Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,486 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,486 miles
    Test number
    695697834980
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail181,485 miles (+14,858)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,485 miles
    Test number
    555834700049
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass166,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,627 miles
    Test number
    302462029712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail166,627 miles (+17,761)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,627 miles
    Test number
    484354013129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass148,866 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,866 miles
    Test number
    488910047070
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail148,866 miles (+24,706)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,866 miles
    Test number
    133798337088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,160 miles (+431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,160 miles
    Test number
    338480428103
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Heatshield Loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

  8. Fail123,729 miles (+14,584)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    616972605121
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Droplink missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Heatshield Loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

  9. Pass109,145 miles (+12,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    794224927091
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass96,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,719 miles
    Test number
    262426534828
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn and perished

  11. Fail96,719 miles (+5,930)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,719 miles
    Test number
    457833858690
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn and perished

  12. Pass90,789 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,789 miles
    Test number
    667050903374
    • MinorRegistration 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))

  13. Fail90,789 miles (+9,667)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,789 miles
    Test number
    691196780832
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration 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))

  14. Pass81,122 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,122 miles
    Test number
    944079492408
    • 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
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail81,121 miles (+10,748)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    435633222387
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass70,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    641931463072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,373 miles (+10,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    730589622961
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass59,809 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    655407442142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,782 miles (+8,145)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,782 miles
    Test number
    850996016929
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    924479422247
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  21. Fail51,637 miles (+3,195)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    990796842310
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  22. Pass48,442 miles (+26,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,442 miles
    Test number
    796911144264
    • NoteClean emissions

  23. Pass21,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,984 miles
    Test number
    998168463165
    • 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 DHZ

Does LM10 DHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 DHZ is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 DHZ?
The MOT on LM10 DHZ is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 DHZ done?
LM10 DHZ was recorded at 181,486 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 12,621 miles a year.
Has LM10 DHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 DHZ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 DHZ 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 DHZ find?
LM10 DHZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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