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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LM54 EWZMOT history

LM54 EWZ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LM54 EWZ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,496 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 EWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 EWZ was last recorded at 185,496 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 9,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,610 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,886 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,496 miles
  • 2024 – 175,610 miles
  • 2023 – 165,395 miles
  • 2022 – 157,012 miles
  • 2021 – 150,245 miles
  • 2020 – 143,019 miles
  • 2019 – 134,132 miles
  • 2018 – 128,636 miles
  • 2017 – 122,323 miles
  • 2016 – 117,017 miles
  • 2015 – 109,827 miles
  • 2013 – 98,841 miles
  • 2012 – 86,556 miles
  • 2011 – 71,168 miles
  • 2010 – 61,091 miles
  • 2009 – 52,273 miles
  • 2008 – 42,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,496 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,496 miles (+9,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    185,496 miles
    Test number
    638656579849
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,610 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    233378042509
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail175,610 miles (+10,215)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    726742764724
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,395 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,395 miles
    Test number
    763349118059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,395 miles (+8,383)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,395 miles
    Test number
    651623082669
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,012 miles (+6,767)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,012 miles
    Test number
    460089719884
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,245 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,245 miles
    Test number
    402111383689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail150,243 miles (+7,224)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,243 miles
    Test number
    222255713542
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass143,019 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    656139622497
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail143,019 miles (+8,887)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    673810039065
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,132 miles (+5,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,132 miles
    Test number
    625502545585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass128,636 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    179609347808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail128,636 miles (+6,313)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    239678506448
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass122,323 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,323 miles
    Test number
    977664735468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Fail122,320 miles (+5,303)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,320 miles
    Test number
    795960873174
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass117,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,017 miles
    Test number
    183177962420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail117,017 miles (+7,190)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,017 miles
    Test number
    992613358477
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass109,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    746139665065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,827 miles (+10,986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    188759165031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass98,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,841 miles
    Test number
    986513403335
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail98,841 miles (+12,285)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,841 miles
    Test number
    797962203304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass86,556 miles (+15,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,556 miles
    Test number
    746659612385
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass71,168 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    795095141113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail71,152 miles (+10,061)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    599434141196
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail61,091 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    202279840176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass61,091 miles (+8,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    413739740138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass52,273 miles (+9,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    641446159138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass42,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    391391268121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail42,571 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    854541668182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 EWZ

Does LM54 EWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 EWZ is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 EWZ?
The MOT on LM54 EWZ is valid until 8 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 EWZ done?
LM54 EWZ was recorded at 185,496 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has LM54 EWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 EWZ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 EWZ 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 EWZ find?
LM54 EWZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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