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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR54 VGNMOT history

LR54 VGN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

LR54 VGN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
61,248 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VGN was last recorded at 61,248 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,073 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,248 miles
  • 2022 – 61,073 miles
  • 2021 – 60,872 miles
  • 2020 – 60,586 miles
  • 2019 – 60,127 miles
  • 2018 – 59,777 miles
  • 2017 – 59,351 miles
  • 2016 – 58,634 miles
  • 2015 – 57,382 miles
  • 2014 – 56,366 miles
  • 2013 – 55,113 miles
  • 2012 – 53,244 miles
  • 2011 – 50,949 miles
  • 2010 – 48,058 miles
  • 2009 – 45,403 miles
  • 2008 – 42,827 miles
  • 2007 – 39,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryAir leak in engine bay but unable to find also brake pedal spongey
  • AdvisoryCoolant bottle nearly empty

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • I can hear an air leak in engine bay but cant find where from also brake pedal is spongey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,248 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,248 miles
    Test number
    782088732250
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir leak in engine bay but unable to find also brake pedal spongey
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle nearly empty

  2. Fail61,248 miles (+175)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,248 miles
    Test number
    858807220323
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir leak in engine bay but unable to find also brake pedal spongey
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle nearly empty

  3. Pass61,073 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    821302283881
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryI can hear an air leak in engine bay but cant find where from also brake pedal is spongey

  4. Fail61,057 miles (+185)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,057 miles
    Test number
    956440404835
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when stop lamps are on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when position lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryI can hear an air leak in engine bay but cant find where from also brake pedal is spongey

  5. Pass60,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    845908821014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail60,872 miles (+286)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    665146078919
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off with stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    988171139605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail60,586 miles (+459)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    993396609316
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass60,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    783053814933
    • AdvisoryCentral up to 1/2 stop lamp obscured
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail60,127 miles (+350)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    726609404642
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged both split (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral up to 1/2 stop lamp obscured
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,777 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,777 miles
    Test number
    543521285313
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread

  12. Fail59,777 miles (+426)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,777 miles
    Test number
    709388703874
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread

  13. Pass59,351 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    759585112605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,634 miles (+1,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    612932930544
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from split expansion tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass57,382 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    477629035162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,366 miles (+1,253)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    887664644106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass55,113 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    666381143156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail55,113 miles (+1,869)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    596741943176
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass53,244 miles (+2,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    435459632159
    • NoteCentre rear high line stop lamp modified so as to cover part of light reducing light output by app 40%

  20. Pass50,949 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,949 miles
    Test number
    775606921184
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,058 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    111928030133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,403 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,403 miles
    Test number
    694556949184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,827 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    224818848117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,588 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    184312657319
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid just above min mark
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber broken off pedal
    • NoteOil level below min mark (topped up 1 litre)

  25. Pass39,588 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    193042257382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid just above min mark
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber broken off pedal
    • NoteOil level below min mark (topped up 1 litre)

Questions about LR54 VGN

Does LR54 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 VGN expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VGN?
The MOT on LR54 VGN expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 VGN done?
LR54 VGN was recorded at 61,248 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has LR54 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VGN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 VGN 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 LR54 VGN find?
LR54 VGN passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding, and 2 more.

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