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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR05 LMUMOT history

LR05 LMU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

LR05 LMU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
130,477 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 LMU
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
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 LMU was last recorded at 130,477 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,477 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,477 miles
  • 2024 – 127,807 miles
  • 2023 – 124,438 miles
  • 2022 – 119,792 miles
  • 2020 – 112,817 miles
  • 2019 – 104,765 miles
  • 2018 – 97,522 miles
  • 2017 – 90,075 miles
  • 2015 – 80,236 miles
  • 2014 – 69,413 miles
  • 2013 – 67,158 miles
  • 2012 – 48,174 miles
  • 2011 – 47,296 miles
  • 2009 – 37,382 miles
  • 2008 – 24,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,477 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake scrapping noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    449950285017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,477 miles (+2,670)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    759175953904
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed auxiliary belt broke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,807 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,807 miles
    Test number
    173633916179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,805 miles (+3,367)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,805 miles
    Test number
    835209739745
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass124,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    495136835857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,438 miles (+4,646)2 dangerous6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    593898182951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Oil leaking excessively from engine valve cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,792 miles
    Test number
    404255496247
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,792 miles (+6,975)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,792 miles
    Test number
    481795785860
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,817 miles
    Test number
    549395968882
    • AdvisoryFront brake scrapping noise

  10. Fail112,817 miles (+8,052)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,817 miles
    Test number
    899845461035
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake scrapping noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,765 miles (+148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    117886724763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail104,617 miles (+7,095)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,617 miles
    Test number
    495546909339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass97,522 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    331039984525
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  14. Fail97,522 miles (+7,447)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    506592174823
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  15. Pass90,075 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    760063853381
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket broken

  16. Fail90,052 miles (+9,816)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    382394696134
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket broken

  17. Pass80,236 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    924583674912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  18. Fail80,126 miles (+10,713)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    784670075246
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  19. Pass69,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    277108124198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,413 miles (+2,255)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    238998724118
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,158 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    547541803124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,152 miles (+18,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    277840703112
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass48,174 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,174 miles
    Test number
    295763602194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,296 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    348049611118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,255 miles (+9,873)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,255 miles
    Test number
    206968911462
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wear out (inner)

  26. Pass37,382 miles (+13,160)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    533877489251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    120342188133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 LMU

Does LR05 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 LMU expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 LMU?
The MOT on LR05 LMU expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 LMU done?
LR05 LMU was recorded at 130,477 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 6,248 miles a year.
Has LR05 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 LMU has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 LMU 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 LMU find?
LR05 LMU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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