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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LR54 VLOMOT history

LR54 VLO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LR54 VLO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,439 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VLO was last recorded at 116,439 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,627 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
5,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,439 miles
  • 2024 – 115,627 miles
  • 2023 – 114,910 miles
  • 2022 – 112,398 miles
  • 2021 – 108,512 miles
  • 2020 – 103,976 miles
  • 2019 – 99,851 miles
  • 2018 – 98,574 miles
  • 2017 – 96,399 miles
  • 2016 – 94,529 miles
  • 2015 – 91,857 miles
  • 2014 – 89,055 miles
  • 2013 – 78,245 miles
  • 2012 – 69,720 miles
  • 2011 – 60,427 miles
  • 2010 – 48,757 miles
  • 2009 – 38,022 miles
  • 2008 – 24,444 miles
  • 2007 – 10,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,439 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,439 miles (+812)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    631400677826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,627 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,627 miles
    Test number
    642948305070
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass114,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    475250551862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,910 miles (+2,512)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    574463337589
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,398 miles (+3,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,398 miles
    Test number
    712709010753
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,512 miles (+4,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    791009729774
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    596500848184
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

  8. Fail103,976 miles (+4,125)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    224579341667
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

  9. Pass99,851 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    637788935877
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass98,574 miles (+2,175)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    862204806123
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass96,399 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    713133585316
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass94,529 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    823122851226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,857 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    617528693492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,055 miles (+10,810)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,055 miles
    Test number
    707285934348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,245 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    808305013310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,720 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    457827622478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,427 miles (+11,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,427 miles
    Test number
    399292231363
    • 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)

  18. Pass48,757 miles (+10,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    310308820306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    211459429317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,022 miles (+13,578)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    210939329305
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,444 miles (+14,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,444 miles
    Test number
    543246928326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,052 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,052 miles
    Test number
    621477537394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,669 miles
    Test number
    563082897206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 VLO

Does LR54 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 VLO is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VLO?
The MOT on LR54 VLO is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 VLO done?
LR54 VLO was recorded at 116,439 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
Has LR54 VLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VLO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 VLO 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 VLO find?
LR54 VLO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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