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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM54 EVGMOT history

LM54 EVG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LM54 EVG silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,790 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 EVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 EVG was last recorded at 75,790 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,790 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,790 miles
  • 2024 – 71,319 miles
  • 2023 – 67,172 miles
  • 2022 – 61,201 miles
  • 2020 – 53,890 miles
  • 2019 – 48,823 miles
  • 2018 – 46,263 miles
  • 2017 – 43,957 miles
  • 2016 – 40,704 miles
  • 2015 – 37,072 miles
  • 2014 – 34,045 miles
  • 2013 – 30,725 miles
  • 2012 – 26,873 miles
  • 2011 – 22,883 miles
  • 2010 – 19,100 miles
  • 2009 – 14,616 miles
  • 2008 – 9,891 miles
  • 2007 – 5,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,790 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,790 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    930409707245
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,790 miles (+4,471)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    571403983620
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,319 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    439715796465
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,317 miles (+4,145)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,317 miles
    Test number
    731573241821
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,172 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    846952546250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  6. Fail67,170 miles (+5,969)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,170 miles
    Test number
    954709346618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  7. Pass61,201 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    434055784934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail61,099 miles (+7,209)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    759760812801
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass53,890 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    627677989393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail53,685 miles (+4,862)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    997422664661
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass48,823 miles (+2,560)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,823 miles
    Test number
    631932979061
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass46,263 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    425165903148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail46,263 miles (+2,306)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    184865812766
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass43,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,957 miles
    Test number
    883495104147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,957 miles (+3,253)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,957 miles
    Test number
    623569113466
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads deteriorating

  16. Pass40,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    546320039662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,704 miles (+3,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    766298373483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass37,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    632064451469
    • AdvisoryVacume pipe on engine manifold split and sucking air

  19. Fail37,069 miles (+3,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    635944516692
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVacume pipe on engine manifold split and sucking air

  20. Pass34,045 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    139084794223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,725 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    549410393228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,873 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,873 miles
    Test number
    865872812313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,883 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,883 miles
    Test number
    665329111387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,100 miles (+4,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,100 miles
    Test number
    332022740386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass14,616 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,616 miles
    Test number
    430815819371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,891 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,891 miles
    Test number
    470384428343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail5,041 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,041 miles
    Test number
    221468937376
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass5,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    5,041 miles
    Test number
    534358437378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 EVG

Does LM54 EVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 EVG is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 EVG?
The MOT on LM54 EVG is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 EVG done?
LM54 EVG was recorded at 75,790 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,945 miles a year.
Has LM54 EVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 EVG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 EVG 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 EVG find?
LM54 EVG passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, and 7 more.

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