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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

LM65 USEMOT history

LM65 USE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 106,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM65 USE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,981 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 USE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
11 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 USE was last recorded at 106,981 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,064 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,917 miles
Average per year
8,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,981 miles
  • 2025 – 104,064 miles
  • 2024 – 96,660 miles
  • 2023 – 87,190 miles
  • 2022 – 75,112 miles
  • 2021 – 62,550 miles
  • 2020 – 54,824 miles
  • 2019 – 53,491 miles
  • 2018 – 42,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,981 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,981 miles (+2,917)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    238781262346
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,064 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    955460554531
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail104,064 miles (+7,404)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    375317454698
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,660 miles
    Test number
    901071495408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail96,660 miles (+9,470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,660 miles
    Test number
    431356795063
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass87,190 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    835115588433
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Fail87,189 miles (+12,077)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,189 miles
    Test number
    470178147652
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass75,112 miles (+12,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,112 miles
    Test number
    679720853199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,550 miles (+7,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    400236564765
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass54,824 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    622791200717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    364711601786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,491 miles (+10,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    942911253181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass42,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    540077200579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM65 USE

Does LM65 USE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 USE is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 USE?
The MOT on LM65 USE is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 USE done?
LM65 USE was recorded at 106,981 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,202 miles a year.
Has LM65 USE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 USE has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM65 USE 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 LM65 USE find?
LM65 USE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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