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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM54 ETZMOT history

LM54 ETZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

LM54 ETZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
114,265 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ETZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ETZ was last recorded at 114,265 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 5,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,320 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,945 miles
Average per year
5,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,265 miles
  • 2023 – 108,320 miles
  • 2022 – 101,617 miles
  • 2021 – 95,871 miles
  • 2020 – 89,787 miles
  • 2019 – 82,000 miles
  • 2018 – 77,505 miles
  • 2017 – 73,515 miles
  • 2016 – 70,985 miles
  • 2015 – 66,974 miles
  • 2014 – 64,807 miles
  • 2013 – 59,691 miles
  • 2012 – 51,807 miles
  • 2011 – 43,319 miles
  • 2010 – 35,782 miles
  • 2009 – 29,553 miles
  • 2008 – 20,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion undersideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,265 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    598583914527
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  2. Fail114,265 miles (+5,945)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    396890324659
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  3. Pass108,320 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    951862932155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  4. Fail108,320 miles (+6,703)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    193600105364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  5. Pass101,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    491671753302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  6. Fail101,617 miles (+5,746)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    404509477404
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  7. Pass95,871 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    163635581778
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  8. Fail95,871 miles (+6,084)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    463375441988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  9. Pass89,787 miles (+310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    915053229895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside sub-frames suspension

  10. Fail89,477 miles (+7,477)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    332166085226
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside sub-frames suspension
    • AdvisorySteering notchy

  11. Pass82,000 miles (+4,495)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    378723448411
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather hoses split

  12. Pass77,505 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    127745001852
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,515 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    808415987516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,985 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    767607401750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,974 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    629547865149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,900 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    977810965129
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Fail64,807 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    438559264107
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking in treads

  18. Pass64,807 miles (+5,116)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    509239364122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking in treads

  19. Fail59,691 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    308851453146
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,691 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    405551953128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass51,807 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    457506032170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail51,796 miles (+8,477)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    209945232147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,319 miles
    Test number
    196103901130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,319 miles (+7,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,319 miles
    Test number
    278353401409
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass35,782 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    301991160040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,553 miles (+9,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,553 miles
    Test number
    152882969048
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass20,140 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,140 miles
    Test number
    753092718022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM54 ETZ

Does LM54 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ETZ expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ETZ?
The MOT on LM54 ETZ expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ETZ done?
LM54 ETZ was recorded at 114,265 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
Has LM54 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ETZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 ETZ 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 ETZ find?
LM54 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coolant leak, and 5 more.

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