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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LR54 VLEMOT history

LR54 VLE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

LR54 VLE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
102,393 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VLE was last recorded at 102,393 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 7,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,900 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,493 miles
Average per year
4,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,393 miles
  • 2024 – 94,900 miles
  • 2023 – 88,603 miles
  • 2022 – 75,988 miles
  • 2021 – 65,140 miles
  • 2020 – 64,374 miles
  • 2019 – 63,342 miles
  • 2018 – 61,674 miles
  • 2017 – 58,716 miles
  • 2015 – 53,513 miles
  • 2014 – 51,668 miles
  • 2013 – 47,966 miles
  • 2012 – 42,000 miles
  • 2011 – 38,308 miles
  • 2010 – 32,112 miles
  • 2008 – 22,572 miles
  • 2007 – 16,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,393 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,393 miles (+7,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,393 miles
    Test number
    348342290991
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,900 miles (+6,297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,900 miles
    Test number
    884864298681
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,603 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    819530711672
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail88,603 miles (+12,615)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    761835592747
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass75,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    192160995110
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body has surface corrosion

  6. Fail75,988 miles (+10,848)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    303286891996
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body has surface corrosion

  7. Pass65,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,140 miles
    Test number
    443091915446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,140 miles (+766)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,140 miles
    Test number
    451099306218
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,374 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    906688850736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,373 miles (+1,031)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    804722379798
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp jagged glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,342 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    976439392482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass61,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,674 miles
    Test number
    195919261739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken

  13. Fail61,674 miles (+2,958)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,674 miles
    Test number
    678477331714
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken

  14. Pass58,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    672431320460
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail58,716 miles (+5,203)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    898412848871
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass53,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    881414482839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail53,513 miles (+1,845)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    423667601289
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,668 miles (+3,702)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,668 miles
    Test number
    459145834364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass47,966 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    298467453370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,942 miles (+5,942)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    348494353384
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,000 miles (+3,692)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,000 miles
    Test number
    797100772141
    • NoteN/sa/r tyre worn outter edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  22. Pass38,308 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    127056061178
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre wearing on outside edge and cracking on outer edge

  23. Fail38,308 miles (+6,196)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    668876661154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre wearing on outside edge and cracking on outer edge

  24. Fail32,112 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    302472570165
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass32,112 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    764162570127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,572 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    192534028367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,905 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,905 miles
    Test number
    200536517355
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail16,905 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,905 miles
    Test number
    660576017332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR54 VLE

Does LR54 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 VLE expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VLE?
The MOT on LR54 VLE expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 VLE done?
LR54 VLE was recorded at 102,393 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 4,777 miles a year.
Has LR54 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VLE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 VLE 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 VLE find?
LR54 VLE passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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