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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LM54 EXHMOT history

LM54 EXH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LM54 EXH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,351 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 EXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 EXH was last recorded at 106,351 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,574 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,351 miles
  • 2023 – 102,574 miles
  • 2022 – 93,752 miles
  • 2021 – 88,620 miles
  • 2020 – 84,909 miles
  • 2019 – 82,690 miles
  • 2018 – 80,579 miles
  • 2017 – 78,056 miles
  • 2016 – 75,560 miles
  • 2015 – 64,413 miles
  • 2014 – 54,641 miles
  • 2012 – 45,444 miles
  • 2011 – 31,943 miles
  • 2009 – 23,549 miles
  • 2008 – 18,444 miles
  • 2007 – 11,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer door sills have covers fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorber casing deteriarated
  • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    266519198153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer door sills have covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorber casing deteriarated
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

  2. Pass106,351 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,351 miles
    Test number
    235215684334
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass102,574 miles (+8,822)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,574 miles
    Test number
    528473261846
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp not operating

  4. Pass93,752 miles (+5,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,752 miles
    Test number
    774490387775
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,620 miles (+3,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    632415528523
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to o/s and n/s outer body sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,909 miles (+2,219)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    782469973454
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to o/s & n/s outer body sill

  7. Pass82,690 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    483268329144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,579 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    148797586766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,056 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    955109971011
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close on edges

  10. Pass75,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    309648853864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail75,560 miles (+11,147)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    752984051900
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,413 miles (+80)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    786137615057
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge,almost to cords.

  13. Fail64,333 miles (+9,692)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    775293615012
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge,almost to cords.

  14. Pass54,641 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    505168114023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    417896902358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,444 miles (+6,246)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    345418792461
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass39,198 miles (+7,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    337975802062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note215 45 17

  18. Pass31,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    216438221083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,943 miles (+8,394)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    379668021035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass23,549 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,549 miles
    Test number
    393578909405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,444 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    660554508285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,717 miles
    Test number
    414335417215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,717 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,717 miles
    Test number
    481335317245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LM54 EXH

Does LM54 EXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 EXH is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 EXH?
The MOT on LM54 EXH is valid until 3 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 EXH done?
LM54 EXH was recorded at 106,351 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has LM54 EXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 EXH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on LM54 EXH 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 EXH find?
LM54 EXH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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