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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM54 FKHMOT history

LM54 FKH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LM54 FKH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,539 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FKH
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
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FKH was last recorded at 163,539 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,394 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,145 miles
Average per year
7,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,539 miles
  • 2025 – 162,394 miles
  • 2024 – 161,339 miles
  • 2023 – 160,646 miles
  • 2022 – 159,465 miles
  • 2021 – 158,239 miles
  • 2020 – 155,953 miles
  • 2019 – 153,816 miles
  • 2018 – 150,136 miles
  • 2017 – 144,991 miles
  • 2016 – 134,770 miles
  • 2015 – 123,105 miles
  • 2014 – 109,693 miles
  • 2013 – 97,684 miles
  • 2012 – 83,435 miles
  • 2011 – 66,523 miles
  • 2010 – 51,749 miles
  • 2009 – 39,441 miles
  • 2008 – 37,519 miles
  • 2007 – 31,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,539 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Near side front + off side front wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,539 miles (+1,145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,539 miles
    Test number
    122936158764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,394 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,394 miles
    Test number
    279808349952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front + off side front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

  3. Fail162,391 miles (+1,052)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,391 miles
    Test number
    101579293218
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front + off side front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

  4. Pass161,339 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,339 miles
    Test number
    561221331712
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,646 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,646 miles
    Test number
    670394014873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,643 miles (+1,178)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,643 miles
    Test number
    421564515180
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,465 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,465 miles
    Test number
    353511528674
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail159,459 miles (+1,220)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,459 miles
    Test number
    863027889553
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass158,239 miles (+2,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    279261227477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass155,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,953 miles
    Test number
    274190022814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail155,953 miles (+2,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,953 miles
    Test number
    381303178330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass153,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,816 miles
    Test number
    931650332938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail153,814 miles (+3,678)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,814 miles
    Test number
    605907850400
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass150,136 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    225997488268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,991 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,991 miles
    Test number
    783856795956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    537290777197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,770 miles (+11,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    282342204939
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)

  18. Pass123,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    396965125150
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail123,105 miles (+13,412)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    419035225119
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass109,693 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    515534234192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs corroded and liped

  21. Fail109,693 miles (+12,009)11 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    526262834165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs corroded and liped

  22. Pass97,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,684 miles
    Test number
    259058643176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,684 miles (+14,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,684 miles
    Test number
    976408143192
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass83,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,435 miles
    Test number
    289491752449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,435 miles (+16,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,435 miles
    Test number
    119170952162
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Fail66,523 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    447287331184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  27. Pass66,523 miles (+14,774)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    937117431130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,749 miles (+12,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    993418430177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,441 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    890397009162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,519 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    590280958394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    813923557302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FKH

Does LM54 FKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FKH is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FKH?
The MOT on LM54 FKH is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FKH done?
LM54 FKH was recorded at 163,539 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,053 miles a year.
Has LM54 FKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FKH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 FKH 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 FKH find?
LM54 FKH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to tear, and 2 more.

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