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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM54 YMOMOT history

LM54 YMO is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

LM54 YMO red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
152,462 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 YMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 YMO was last recorded at 152,462 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 9,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,279 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,183 miles
Average per year
8,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,462 miles
  • 2023 – 143,279 miles
  • 2022 – 134,580 miles
  • 2021 – 125,862 miles
  • 2020 – 122,693 miles
  • 2019 – 120,562 miles
  • 2017 – 116,376 miles
  • 2016 – 110,360 miles
  • 2015 – 103,938 miles
  • 2014 – 97,116 miles
  • 2013 – 83,097 miles
  • 2012 – 68,257 miles
  • 2011 – 50,238 miles
  • 2010 – 38,466 miles
  • 2009 – 30,262 miles
  • 2008 – 18,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,462 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s trailing arm bush (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,462 miles (+9,183)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,462 miles
    Test number
    302761548107
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,279 miles (+168)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,279 miles
    Test number
    478845856849
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear structure corroded slightly

  3. Fail143,111 miles (+8,531)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,111 miles
    Test number
    771525307041
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear structure corroded slightly

  4. Pass134,580 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    536847544628
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,580 miles (+8,718)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    219219468165
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    649315305882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail125,862 miles (+3,169)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    221736165339
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,693 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,693 miles
    Test number
    960271620821
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,562 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,562 miles
    Test number
    337314757770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    929901013853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,376 miles (+6,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    301375114272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass110,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    221552815865
    • AdvisoryPossible noise from offside front driveshaft bearing
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  13. Fail110,360 miles (+6,422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    221388494078
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPossible noise from offside front driveshaft bearing
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  14. Pass103,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    566240553536
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn on edge
    • AdvisoryHand brake has quite a bit of travel but operates ok

  15. Fail103,938 miles (+6,822)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    308261676885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn on edge
    • AdvisoryHand brake has quite a bit of travel but operates ok

  16. Pass97,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    715836074252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,116 miles (+14,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    636316574201
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass83,097 miles (+171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    407603273257
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  19. Fail82,926 miles (+14,669)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    166249363202
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  20. Pass68,257 miles (+18,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    347740392234
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass50,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    549278481280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,238 miles (+11,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    307258081291
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass38,466 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    182609690281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,262 miles (+7,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,262 miles
    Test number
    381173069318
    • 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)

  25. Pass23,257 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    733810739065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    304886328080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 YMO

Does LM54 YMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 YMO expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 YMO?
The MOT on LM54 YMO expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 YMO done?
LM54 YMO was recorded at 152,462 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 8,390 miles a year.
Has LM54 YMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 YMO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 YMO 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 YMO find?
LM54 YMO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 7 more.

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