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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LM54 ETXMOT history

LM54 ETX is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

LM54 ETX grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2025
Mileage
96,473 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ETX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ETX was last recorded at 96,473 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 2,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,823 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,650 miles
Average per year
4,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,473 miles
  • 2023 – 93,823 miles
  • 2022 – 91,504 miles
  • 2021 – 88,628 miles
  • 2020 – 87,012 miles
  • 2019 – 84,311 miles
  • 2018 – 82,310 miles
  • 2017 – 80,571 miles
  • 2016 – 79,289 miles
  • 2015 – 74,675 miles
  • 2014 – 68,534 miles
  • 2013 – 62,911 miles
  • 2012 – 55,989 miles
  • 2011 – 49,454 miles
  • 2010 – 40,035 miles
  • 2009 – 32,972 miles
  • 2008 – 26,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,473 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (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.

  • Vehicle restricted view

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,473 miles (+2,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,473 miles
    Test number
    448004346461
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,823 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    117921688607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  3. Pass91,504 miles (+2,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    650226702053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  4. Pass88,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    967506087376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  5. Fail88,628 miles (+1,616)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    793351792037
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  6. Pass87,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    133167873076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,012 miles (+2,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    839718442644
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass84,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    240603221488
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail84,311 miles (+2,001)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    720400112766
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Aim off. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from expansion bottle.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass82,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    335918528837
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail82,310 miles (+1,739)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    214343610006
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass80,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    583816662126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers clear, but not very well.

  13. Fail80,571 miles (+1,282)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    662722293492
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has much travel.
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just passable.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers clear, but not very well.

  14. Pass79,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    672619068274
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has a lot of travel. Advise rear brakes inspected/adjusted.

  15. Fail79,289 miles (+4,614)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    164672524032
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has a lot of travel. Advise rear brakes inspected/adjusted.

  16. Pass74,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    289784925244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,675 miles (+6,141)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    537204025275
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass68,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    187040314215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,534 miles (+5,623)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    967790114228
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing

  20. Pass62,911 miles (+6,922)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    845284023279
    • NoteCracks to front number plate
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f inner wheel rim
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r inner wheel rim
    • NoteJudder to n/s/f brake
    • NoteMovement to n/s/f drop link
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade arm bent
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  21. Pass55,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    917566812207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,989 miles (+6,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    306946512464
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass49,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,454 miles
    Test number
    349537921249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,454 miles (+9,419)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,454 miles
    Test number
    866447521232
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  25. Pass40,035 miles (+7,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    194156240468
    • NoteSmall leak to o/s/f cv gaiter

  26. Pass32,972 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    771381149050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,077 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,077 miles
    Test number
    171883608044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc lipped
    • NoteOffside front brake disc lipped

Questions about LM54 ETX

Does LM54 ETX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ETX expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ETX?
The MOT on LM54 ETX expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ETX done?
LM54 ETX was recorded at 96,473 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 4,256 miles a year.
Has LM54 ETX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ETX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 ETX 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 ETX find?
LM54 ETX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear.

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