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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR05 GHUMOT history

LR05 GHU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

LR05 GHU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
120,739 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GHU
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
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GHU was last recorded at 120,739 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 7,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,850 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,889 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,739 miles
  • 2022 – 112,850 miles
  • 2021 – 107,404 miles
  • 2019 – 103,328 miles
  • 2018 – 94,180 miles
  • 2017 – 86,458 miles
  • 2016 – 81,080 miles
  • 2015 – 77,404 miles
  • 2014 – 71,741 miles
  • 2013 – 66,293 miles
  • 2012 – 59,841 miles
  • 2011 – 54,681 miles
  • 2010 – 48,396 miles
  • 2009 – 40,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,739 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,739 miles (+7,889)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,739 miles
    Test number
    231510499550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,850 miles (+5,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,850 miles
    Test number
    780896407991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  3. Pass107,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    283481992589
    • AdvisoryPossible wheel bearing or driveshaft bearing noisy off side front
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front pipe

  4. Fail107,404 miles (+4,076)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    938391300978
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPossible wheel bearing or driveshaft bearing noisy off side front
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front pipe

  5. Pass103,328 miles (+5,146)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,328 miles
    Test number
    867727489341
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills - slightly damaged also (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    225247510055
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s centre chassis corroded

  7. Fail98,181 miles (+4,001)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    657970711759
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s centre chassis corroded

  8. Pass94,180 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    139010044480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,458 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    785719894327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail86,454 miles (+5,374)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    823819240294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,080 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,080 miles
    Test number
    605343654370
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOS MIRROR DAMAGED

  12. Fail81,074 miles (+3,670)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,074 miles
    Test number
    470572908604
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOS MIRROR DAMAGED

  13. Pass77,404 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    289051125027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,741 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    475291524098
    • NoteDampness around fuel tank
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront lower arm rear inner mounting bushes worn and splitting
    • NoteOffside sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail71,741 miles (+5,448)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    946190224038
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDampness around fuel tank
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront lower arm rear inner mounting bushes worn and splitting
    • NoteOffside sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass66,293 miles (+6,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    519742123006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass59,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,841 miles
    Test number
    918364222009
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail59,841 miles (+5,160)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,841 miles
    Test number
    587254322053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,681 miles (+6,285)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    286961121026
    • NoteNearside front brake pad getting low
    • NoteOffside inner driveshaft gaiter losing grease
    • NoteRear exhaust box rattles internally
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs

  20. Pass48,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    143199520459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,396 miles (+7,617)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    193119220006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass40,779 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,779 miles
    Test number
    363709809050
    • NoteExhaust System Rusting

Questions about LR05 GHU

Does LR05 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 GHU expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GHU?
The MOT on LR05 GHU expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 GHU done?
LR05 GHU was recorded at 120,739 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has LR05 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GHU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 GHU 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 LR05 GHU find?
LR05 GHU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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