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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM54 CHOMOT history

LM54 CHO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LM54 CHO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,030 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 CHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 CHO was last recorded at 146,030 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 4,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,635 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,395 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,030 miles
  • 2025 – 141,635 miles
  • 2024 – 135,760 miles
  • 2023 – 132,541 miles
  • 2022 – 128,998 miles
  • 2021 – 126,921 miles
  • 2020 – 124,550 miles
  • 2019 – 119,977 miles
  • 2018 – 113,771 miles
  • 2017 – 107,368 miles
  • 2016 – 99,631 miles
  • 2015 – 93,577 miles
  • 2014 – 73,397 miles
  • 2013 – 50,900 miles
  • 2012 – 45,027 miles
  • 2011 – 39,965 miles
  • 2010 – 35,398 miles
  • 2009 – 29,260 miles
  • 2008 – 23,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,030 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,030 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,030 miles
    Test number
    101676688937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass141,635 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    791641170774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,760 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,760 miles
    Test number
    575341906710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    212979333342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  5. Fail132,541 miles (+3,543)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    921496817865
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  6. Pass128,998 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    253080359966
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,921 miles (+2,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,921 miles
    Test number
    538776161273
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres splitting bad in tread

  8. Pass124,550 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,550 miles
    Test number
    944925919264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,977 miles
    Test number
    350618245282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

  10. Fail119,977 miles (+6,206)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,977 miles
    Test number
    195401179520
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

  11. Pass113,771 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    668142528947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,368 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    935665804051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,631 miles (+6,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    894890153591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass93,577 miles (+20,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    356705245214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,397 miles (+22,497)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    785336674247
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass50,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    817940383258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail50,900 miles (+1,178)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    336200783491
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass49,722 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,722 miles
    Test number
    255649703012
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,027 miles (+29)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    517968312026
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  20. Fail44,998 miles (+5,033)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,998 miles
    Test number
    349386312070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  21. Pass39,965 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    125284801049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,398 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,398 miles
    Test number
    180477320062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass29,260 miles (+5,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,260 miles
    Test number
    162959219055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail23,684 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    121349228457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front side mirror is missing!

  25. Pass23,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    281159428099
    • NoteNearside front side mirror is missing!

Questions about LM54 CHO

Does LM54 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 CHO is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 CHO?
The MOT on LM54 CHO is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 CHO done?
LM54 CHO was recorded at 146,030 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has LM54 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 CHO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 CHO 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 LM54 CHO find?
LM54 CHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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