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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LM54 CHZMOT history

LM54 CHZ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

LM54 CHZ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
68,352 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 CHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 CHZ was last recorded at 68,352 miles on 27 May 2025, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,298 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
3,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,352 miles
  • 2024 – 67,298 miles
  • 2023 – 66,247 miles
  • 2021 – 63,444 miles
  • 2020 – 61,128 miles
  • 2018 – 52,641 miles
  • 2017 – 45,505 miles
  • 2016 – 38,204 miles
  • 2015 – 31,270 miles
  • 2014 – 29,755 miles
  • 2013 – 28,416 miles
  • 2012 – 27,032 miles
  • 2011 – 24,642 miles
  • 2010 – 22,801 miles
  • 2009 – 19,643 miles
  • 2008 – 16,517 miles
  • 2007 – 13,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    974860403230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Fail68,352 miles (+1,054)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    426989618508
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Pass67,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    404615226578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail67,298 miles (+1,051)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    363063908367
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    940348615903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,247 miles (+2,803)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    562804114867
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,444 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    186058117483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,128 miles (+8,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    664926715796
    • 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))

  9. Pass52,641 miles (+7,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,641 miles
    Test number
    401475889873
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass45,505 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    800159398049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,461 miles (+7,257)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    473822632553
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  12. Pass38,204 miles (+6,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    188309501805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass31,270 miles (+1,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,270 miles
    Test number
    536508356164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall perished and cracked

  14. Pass29,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    166579744328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,755 miles (+1,339)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    985679044343
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass28,416 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    560895123214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,032 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,032 miles
    Test number
    697515252343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,642 miles
    Test number
    378438641356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,642 miles (+1,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,642 miles
    Test number
    808558441388
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass22,801 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,801 miles
    Test number
    330894160374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,643 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,643 miles
    Test number
    173012069359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,517 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,517 miles
    Test number
    124195168397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,873 miles
    Test number
    773224157349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 CHZ

Does LM54 CHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 CHZ expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 CHZ?
The MOT on LM54 CHZ expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 CHZ done?
LM54 CHZ was recorded at 68,352 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 3,125 miles a year.
Has LM54 CHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 CHZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 CHZ 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 CHZ find?
LM54 CHZ passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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