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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LM54 DMOMOT history

LM54 DMO is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

LM54 DMO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
121,404 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DMO was last recorded at 121,404 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,674 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,730 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,404 miles
  • 2021 – 117,674 miles
  • 2020 – 112,853 miles
  • 2019 – 108,483 miles
  • 2018 – 102,732 miles
  • 2017 – 97,035 miles
  • 2016 – 91,009 miles
  • 2015 – 87,650 miles
  • 2014 – 84,683 miles
  • 2013 – 82,714 miles
  • 2012 – 80,564 miles
  • 2011 – 78,351 miles
  • 2010 – 76,042 miles
  • 2009 – 64,034 miles
  • 2008 – 53,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,404 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,404 miles (+3,730)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    210025266437
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,674 miles (+4,821)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,674 miles
    Test number
    484260770141
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    707620602617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,853 miles (+4,370)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    578830929328
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    808415901037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,483 miles (+5,751)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    152905128133
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,732 miles (+5,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    745584801385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass97,035 miles (+6,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    379281656052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass91,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    789770998648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,009 miles (+3,359)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    915641051598
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blades slightly split

  11. Pass87,650 miles (+2,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    666127276988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass84,683 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    717036324351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass82,714 miles (+2,150)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    305607723333
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass80,564 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    569770322344
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded + worn

  15. Fail80,564 miles (+2,213)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    879760722385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded + worn

  16. Pass78,351 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    576013611392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    653282120359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,042 miles (+12,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    454111720414
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass64,034 miles (+10,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    580965959170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass53,498 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    290312828489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant level very high
    • NoteOs side repeater loose

  21. Fail53,498 miles (+971)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    841612128175
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant level very high
    • NoteOs side repeater loose

  22. Pass52,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    764649838052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,526 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    973239338094
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM54 DMO

Does LM54 DMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DMO expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DMO?
The MOT on LM54 DMO expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DMO done?
LM54 DMO was recorded at 121,404 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has LM54 DMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DMO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM54 DMO 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 DMO find?
LM54 DMO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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