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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

LR55 ETEMOT history

LR55 ETE is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

LR55 ETE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
156,533 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ETE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ETE was last recorded at 156,533 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 8,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,766 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,767 miles
Average per year
9,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,533 miles
  • 2021 – 147,766 miles
  • 2019 – 133,469 miles
  • 2018 – 125,824 miles
  • 2017 – 119,329 miles
  • 2016 – 113,413 miles
  • 2015 – 109,205 miles
  • 2014 – 98,613 miles
  • 2013 – 87,695 miles
  • 2012 – 72,577 miles
  • 2011 – 52,923 miles
  • 2010 – 27,944 miles
  • 2009 – 27,005 miles
  • 2008 – 22,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,533 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    355634275369
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,533 miles (+8,767)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    567903173302
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    297386934889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Underneath front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Underneath front wing has some corrosion

  4. Fail147,766 miles (+14,297)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    862035043009
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Underneath front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Underneath front wing has some corrosion

  5. Pass133,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,469 miles
    Test number
    793054673477
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail133,469 miles (+7,645)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,469 miles
    Test number
    538160827013
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass125,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    602335530434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,824 miles (+6,495)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    800024260581
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass119,329 miles (+5,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    426685247626
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass113,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,413 miles
    Test number
    546120021434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail113,405 miles (+4,200)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,405 miles
    Test number
    410134732319
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass109,205 miles (+10,592)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,205 miles
    Test number
    768711045018
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass98,613 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    656579644051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail98,613 miles (+10,918)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    567249344086
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail87,695 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    437766953053
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,695 miles (+15,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    787626253022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail72,577 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    255070862085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass72,577 miles (+19,654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    997360962054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass52,923 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    325771461026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Fail52,923 miles (+24,979)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    669451761030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass27,944 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,944 miles
    Test number
    822485850002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,005 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    754510469289
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass22,559 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,559 miles
    Test number
    384187968475
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail22,559 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,559 miles
    Test number
    591796868269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR55 ETE

Does LR55 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 ETE expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ETE?
The MOT on LR55 ETE expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 ETE done?
LR55 ETE was recorded at 156,533 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 9,582 miles a year.
Has LR55 ETE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ETE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 ETE 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 LR55 ETE find?
LR55 ETE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect: front position lamp incorrect colour blue.

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