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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR05 VFWMOT history

LR05 VFW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR05 VFW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,318 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VFW
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
21 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VFW was last recorded at 144,318 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,370 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,948 miles
Average per year
6,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,318 miles
  • 2025 – 138,370 miles
  • 2024 – 132,892 miles
  • 2022 – 123,737 miles
  • 2021 – 116,132 miles
  • 2020 – 105,934 miles
  • 2019 – 100,642 miles
  • 2018 – 98,518 miles
  • 2017 – 92,291 miles
  • 2016 – 86,021 miles
  • 2015 – 79,012 miles
  • 2014 – 72,430 miles
  • 2013 – 66,838 miles
  • 2012 – 56,619 miles
  • 2011 – 48,902 miles
  • 2010 – 40,255 miles
  • 2009 – 31,813 miles
  • 2008 – 24,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,318 miles (+5,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,318 miles
    Test number
    410713558833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,370 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,370 miles
    Test number
    112235342287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,892 miles (+9,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,892 miles
    Test number
    355605757472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass123,737 miles (+7,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    517164683337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • 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))

  5. Pass116,132 miles (+10,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    934766737260
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror back cover slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,934 miles (+5,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    216441522218
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,642 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    919222632392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,641 miles (+2,123)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    429417635755
    • MajorEmissions not tested fumes leak from flexy to pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure flexy detached from exhaust pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,518 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,518 miles
    Test number
    201561046823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,291 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    989212094259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,021 miles (+7,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    656574539848
    • AdvisoryCoolent leak from header tank

  12. Pass79,012 miles (+6,582)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    907146155154
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres tread low

  13. Pass72,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    277011074409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,430 miles (+5,592)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    698851474112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass66,838 miles (+10,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    897078473195
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass56,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    607327462111
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked

  17. Fail56,619 miles (+7,717)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    655567962102
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked

  18. Pass48,902 miles (+8,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    816425881160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,255 miles (+8,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,255 miles
    Test number
    210950740187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,813 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,813 miles
    Test number
    120715739191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    660901358176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,892 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    254171658405
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 VFW

Does LR05 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VFW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VFW?
The MOT on LR05 VFW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VFW done?
LR05 VFW was recorded at 144,318 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,712 miles a year.
Has LR05 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VFW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 VFW 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 VFW find?
LR05 VFW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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