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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

LM65 ZLNMOT history

LM65 ZLN is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 135,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LM65 ZLN blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
135,012 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM65 ZLN was last recorded at 135,012 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 10,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,208 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,804 miles
Average per year
11,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,012 miles
  • 2025 – 124,208 miles
  • 2024 – 113,326 miles
  • 2023 – 104,990 miles
  • 2022 – 91,108 miles
  • 2021 – 79,205 miles
  • 2020 – 67,142 miles
  • 2019 – 55,825 miles
  • 2018 – 46,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,012 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,012 miles (+10,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    410072593197
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass124,208 miles (+10,882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,208 miles
    Test number
    615619367635
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass113,326 miles (+8,336)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,326 miles
    Test number
    473635156534
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,990 miles (+13,882)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    169864875422
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass91,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    235251779399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,105 miles (+11,900)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    673008270443
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass79,205 miles (+12,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    477961536714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,142 miles (+11,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    210410701756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,825 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    794097756998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,823 miles
    Test number
    694514396236
    • 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))

Questions about LM65 ZLN

Does LM65 ZLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 ZLN is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 ZLN?
The MOT on LM65 ZLN is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 ZLN done?
LM65 ZLN was recorded at 135,012 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 11,169 miles a year.
Has LM65 ZLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 ZLN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM65 ZLN 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 ZLN find?
LM65 ZLN passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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