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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

LM10 ECAMOT history

LM10 ECA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LM10 ECA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,749 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 ECA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 ECA was last recorded at 79,749 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,962 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,787 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,749 miles
  • 2025 – 76,962 miles
  • 2024 – 74,595 miles
  • 2023 – 72,596 miles
  • 2022 – 69,947 miles
  • 2021 – 65,288 miles
  • 2020 – 59,651 miles
  • 2019 – 51,443 miles
  • 2018 – 42,356 miles
  • 2017 – 31,810 miles
  • 2016 – 21,413 miles
  • 2015 – 11,556 miles
  • 2014 – 11,007 miles
  • 2013 – 6,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,749 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,749 miles (+2,787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    611794616234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    121558544845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,962 miles (+2,367)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    456639679856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,595 miles (+1,999)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    720397087746
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass72,596 miles (+2,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    907988531486
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,947 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,947 miles
    Test number
    205897093540
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,288 miles (+5,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    363266842745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    410838309516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,651 miles (+8,208)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    782090176424
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass51,443 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    233407969128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,356 miles (+10,546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    991641410001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,810 miles (+10,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    208295397379
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass21,413 miles (+9,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,413 miles
    Test number
    796612619078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass11,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,556 miles
    Test number
    217060625432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,556 miles (+549)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,556 miles
    Test number
    376310125110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass11,007 miles (+1,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    11,007 miles
    Test number
    765681054370
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass9,054 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,054 miles
    Test number
    136929454049
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail9,025 miles (+2,284)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,025 miles
    Test number
    169546254408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass6,741 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    6,741 miles
    Test number
    855205083060
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM10 ECA

Does LM10 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 ECA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 ECA?
The MOT on LM10 ECA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 ECA done?
LM10 ECA was recorded at 79,749 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has LM10 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 ECA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 ECA 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 ECA find?
LM10 ECA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushs, and 3 more.

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