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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR05 USNMOT history

LR05 USN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LR05 USN silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,339 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 USN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 USN was last recorded at 168,339 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 10,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,203 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,136 miles
Average per year
8,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,339 miles
  • 2024 – 158,203 miles
  • 2023 – 146,195 miles
  • 2022 – 133,289 miles
  • 2021 – 122,151 miles
  • 2020 – 103,662 miles
  • 2019 – 92,617 miles
  • 2018 – 83,538 miles
  • 2017 – 74,488 miles
  • 2016 – 70,332 miles
  • 2015 – 65,211 miles
  • 2014 – 61,390 miles
  • 2013 – 57,107 miles
  • 2012 – 50,653 miles
  • 2011 – 46,160 miles
  • 2010 – 39,243 miles
  • 2009 – 31,837 miles
  • 2008 – 25,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,339 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring incorrectly located

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,339 miles (+10,136)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,339 miles
    Test number
    472988102216
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,203 miles (+12,008)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    817136507143
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Heatshield loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,195 miles (+12,906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    691698858356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass133,289 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,289 miles
    Test number
    630736935129
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring incorrectly located
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail133,108 miles (+10,957)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    174338243058
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring incorrectly located
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass122,151 miles (+18,489)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,151 miles
    Test number
    784044640108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  7. Pass103,662 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    181988187520
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail103,662 miles (+11,045)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    107448431800
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,617 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    707699749189
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock very stiff

  10. Fail92,613 miles (+9,075)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    770687363261
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock very stiff

  11. Pass83,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,538 miles
    Test number
    686785939610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail83,538 miles (+9,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,538 miles
    Test number
    714255224150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass74,488 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    289006168424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,332 miles (+5,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    203977734606
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + damage (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass65,211 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    425708045184
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wear on edges

  16. Fail65,210 miles (+3,820)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    255408145457
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wear on edges

  17. Fail61,390 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    255078844131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass61,390 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    519888844162
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass57,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,107 miles
    Test number
    119838543167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail57,107 miles (+6,454)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,107 miles
    Test number
    647978743191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass50,653 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,653 miles
    Test number
    698389442171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,634 miles (+4,474)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    226644042147
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteWheel's alinement.

  23. Pass46,160 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    676777741176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,243 miles (+7,406)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    533868140134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass31,837 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    304808049107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    740142158125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,251 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    933592058112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR05 USN

Does LR05 USN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 USN is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 USN?
The MOT on LR05 USN is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 USN done?
LR05 USN was recorded at 168,339 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,161 miles a year.
Has LR05 USN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 USN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 USN 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 USN find?
LR05 USN passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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