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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 ETTMOT history

LM54 ETT is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LM54 ETT silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,414 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ETT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ETT was last recorded at 145,414 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,377 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,414 miles
  • 2025 – 143,171 miles
  • 2023 – 139,852 miles
  • 2022 – 136,375 miles
  • 2021 – 133,578 miles
  • 2019 – 128,759 miles
  • 2018 – 126,244 miles
  • 2016 – 114,040 miles
  • 2015 – 104,842 miles
  • 2014 – 98,719 miles
  • 2013 – 92,394 miles
  • 2012 – 81,689 miles
  • 2011 – 70,019 miles
  • 2010 – 51,821 miles
  • 2009 – 35,097 miles
  • 2008 – 20,270 miles
  • 2007 – 17,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,414 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,414 miles
    Test number
    209001803405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,377 miles (+2,206)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,377 miles
    Test number
    672649055361
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,171 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,171 miles
    Test number
    617128523836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail143,085 miles (+3,233)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,085 miles
    Test number
    851849360581
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass139,852 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,852 miles
    Test number
    464071741794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,817 miles (+3,442)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,817 miles
    Test number
    535815377255
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,375 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,375 miles
    Test number
    542074636872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,365 miles (+2,787)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    626630387412
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass133,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,578 miles
    Test number
    721214921946
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail133,578 miles (+4,819)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,578 miles
    Test number
    114046126128
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,759 miles (+109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    738081245941
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail128,650 miles (+2,406)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,650 miles
    Test number
    529103988229
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass126,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    980705451643
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL on

  14. Fail126,244 miles (+12,204)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    392541160311
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both bulbs (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL on

  15. Pass114,040 miles (+9,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    621451662449
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

  16. Pass104,842 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    723841105728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    279556734387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail98,719 miles (+6,325)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    446285834435
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad starting to wear thin

  19. Fail92,394 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,394 miles
    Test number
    149776133359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front windscreen damaged
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades poor (advise replacement)

  20. Pass92,394 miles (+10,705)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,394 miles
    Test number
    858676233305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front windscreen damaged
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades poor (advise replacement)

  21. Fail81,689 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    419455652366
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • NotePoss puncture in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass81,689 miles (+11,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    449215252400
    • NotePoss puncture in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass70,019 miles (+18,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    196792741314
    • NoteNearside rear inner brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

  24. Pass51,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    331238240370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail51,821 miles (+16,724)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    491438540480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail35,097 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    150322149339
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass35,097 miles (+14,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    420242549448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,270 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,270 miles
    Test number
    482138858463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,357 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,357 miles
    Test number
    141254968183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,474 miles
    Test number
    654992357381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ETT

Does LM54 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ETT is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ETT?
The MOT on LM54 ETT is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ETT done?
LM54 ETT was recorded at 145,414 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has LM54 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ETT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 ETT 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 ETT find?
LM54 ETT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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