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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM54 RLZMOT history

LM54 RLZ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LM54 RLZ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,242 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 RLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 RLZ was last recorded at 107,242 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 15,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,031 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,211 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,242 miles
  • 2025 – 92,031 miles
  • 2024 – 89,973 miles
  • 2023 – 88,135 miles
  • 2022 – 86,438 miles
  • 2021 – 83,517 miles
  • 2020 – 80,843 miles
  • 2019 – 77,808 miles
  • 2018 – 74,298 miles
  • 2017 – 70,763 miles
  • 2016 – 67,618 miles
  • 2015 – 59,310 miles
  • 2014 – 53,439 miles
  • 2013 – 48,126 miles
  • 2012 – 43,405 miles
  • 2011 – 38,174 miles
  • 2010 – 33,088 miles
  • 2009 – 28,629 miles
  • 2008 – 22,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,242 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rubbers slight splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,242 miles (+15,211)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,242 miles
    Test number
    709648082848
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rubbers slight splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,031 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    186749713307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,973 miles (+1,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    803340183990
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension corrosion

  4. Pass88,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    179263217880
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

  5. Fail88,135 miles (+1,697)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    169343332679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

  6. Pass86,438 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    198303010045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,517 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    493509325639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,843 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,843 miles
    Test number
    610504679628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,808 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    537270187752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass74,298 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    618176456039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,763 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    651600777454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,618 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    366625058681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    463051545991
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail65,365 miles (+6,055)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    129301933139
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,310 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    418385865066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Rear Shock Absorbers Weak - Poor Dampening Effect
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Out Of Shape

  16. Fail59,310 miles (+5,871)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    497235665021
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Rear Shock Absorbers Weak - Poor Dampening Effect
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Out Of Shape

  17. Pass53,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    839033654010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,437 miles (+5,311)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    878733554042
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass48,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    665361063080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,122 miles (+4,717)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    268521263052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass43,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    246357272031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,405 miles (+5,231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    806497272098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass38,174 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    397128021087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    820314430052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,088 miles (+4,459)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    112410230446
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass28,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    173078739036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,629 miles (+6,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    382388939027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass22,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,465 miles
    Test number
    600583038030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,465 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,465 miles
    Test number
    701063738052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM54 RLZ

Does LM54 RLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 RLZ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 RLZ?
The MOT on LM54 RLZ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 RLZ done?
LM54 RLZ was recorded at 107,242 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has LM54 RLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 RLZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 RLZ 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 RLZ find?
LM54 RLZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rubbers slight splitting; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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