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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LR54 VCUMOT history

LR54 VCU is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LR54 VCU grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,028 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VCU was last recorded at 114,028 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 19,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2022: 71,200 miles, lower than 80,235 miles on 12 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,013 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
19,015 miles
Average per year
5,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,028 miles
  • 2025 – 95,013 miles
  • 2024 – 88,098 miles
  • 2023 – 77,265 miles
  • 2022 – 71,200 miles
  • 2021 – 80,235 miles
  • 2019 – 68,922 miles
  • 2018 – 63,671 miles
  • 2017 – 60,578 miles
  • 2016 – 59,245 miles
  • 2015 – 58,097 miles
  • 2014 – 55,214 miles
  • 2013 – 48,556 miles
  • 2012 – 45,328 miles
  • 2011 – 38,852 miles
  • 2010 – 29,392 miles
  • 2009 – 20,738 miles
  • 2008 – 13,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,028 miles
    Test number
    640546854514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,012 miles (+18,999)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,012 miles
    Test number
    486444307376
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,013 miles
    Test number
    247951451291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,006 miles (+6,908)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    202082409498
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    822845641640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail88,077 miles (+10,812)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    801843907594
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    437617318662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm play excessively

  8. Fail77,265 miles (+6,065)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    271056680243
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm play excessively

  9. Pass71,200 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    207678702214
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail71,200 miles (-9,035)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    623469168304
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification both side. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing both side. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,235 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,235 miles
    Test number
    101981046118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,922 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,922 miles
    Test number
    117524436122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,671 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    499323676780
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Front and Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass60,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    932291147404
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNear side rear seal

  15. Fail60,578 miles (+1,333)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    770696354203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNear side rear seal

  16. Pass59,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    567337248429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail59,245 miles (+1,148)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    429669045896
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    471330908856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,097 miles (+2,883)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    909856115626
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail55,214 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    245190654297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass55,214 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    299280854207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,556 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    309884183082
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass48,556 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    975824383087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,328 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    765126682070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail45,328 miles (+6,476)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    776686682006
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass38,852 miles (+9,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    715711681078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass29,392 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    230555980089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Fail29,392 miles (+8,654)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    180425380089
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass20,738 miles (+7,629)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,738 miles
    Test number
    212221139063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,109 miles
    Test number
    250916148024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 VCU

Does LR54 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 VCU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VCU?
The MOT on LR54 VCU is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 VCU done?
LR54 VCU was recorded at 114,028 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
Has LR54 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VCU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 VCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 VCU find?
LR54 VCU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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