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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

LM10 VSXMOT history

LM10 VSX is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LM10 VSX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
112,656 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 VSX
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
4 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM10 VSX was last recorded at 112,656 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 5,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,789 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,867 miles
Average per year
6,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,656 miles
  • 2023 – 106,789 miles
  • 2022 – 93,783 miles
  • 2021 – 88,354 miles
  • 2020 – 87,789 miles
  • 2019 – 78,756 miles
  • 2018 – 71,923 miles
  • 2017 – 65,776 miles
  • 2016 – 59,425 miles
  • 2015 – 53,421 miles
  • 2014 – 47,522 miles
  • 2013 – 38,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,656 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine noise when RPM raised (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Pale/white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Pale/white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. Heavily worn on inner and outer edges. Nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to floor in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nail in o/r/tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,656 miles (+5,867)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    899418653872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine noise when RPM raised (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Pale/white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Pale/white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. Heavily worn on inner and outer edges. Nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to floor in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    120923207288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,788 miles (+13,005)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,788 miles
    Test number
    395708359708
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet will not open (3.1 (c))

  4. Pass93,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,783 miles
    Test number
    212680353930
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail93,783 miles (+5,429)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,783 miles
    Test number
    551301663709
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass88,354 miles (+565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    386434309336
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass87,789 miles (+9,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    549046188670
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass78,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    997059831933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,756 miles (+6,833)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    335657189362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,923 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    716698863844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,776 miles (+6,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    752713828898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    948673902338
    • AdvisoryNail in o/r/tyre

  13. Fail59,425 miles (+6,004)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    524324173836
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/r/tyre

  14. Pass53,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    188545855133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,420 miles (+5,898)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,420 miles
    Test number
    799905055197
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail47,522 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    176386734191
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,522 miles (+9,364)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    257046634481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,158 miles
    Test number
    229714153107
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail38,157 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    577424553185
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM10 VSX

Does LM10 VSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 VSX expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 VSX?
The MOT on LM10 VSX expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 VSX done?
LM10 VSX was recorded at 112,656 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 6,627 miles a year.
Has LM10 VSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 VSX has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 VSX 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 VSX find?
LM10 VSX failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken; emissions unable to be completed engine noise when rpm raised; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative, and 15 more.

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