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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 KAUMOT history

LR55 KAU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

LR55 KAU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
130,228 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 KAU was last recorded at 130,228 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,042 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
7,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,228 miles
  • 2022 – 125,362 miles
  • 2021 – 121,368 miles
  • 2020 – 117,681 miles
  • 2019 – 113,974 miles
  • 2018 – 107,832 miles
  • 2017 – 103,163 miles
  • 2016 – 94,999 miles
  • 2015 – 86,542 miles
  • 2013 – 78,076 miles
  • 2012 – 71,785 miles
  • 2011 – 62,073 miles
  • 2010 – 51,982 miles
  • 2009 – 38,595 miles
  • 2008 – 24,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,228 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn with movement detected (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front window stickers positioned within swept area of windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack input shaft has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Bonnet difficult to open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,228 miles (+186)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    550293750138
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn with movement detected (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window stickers positioned within swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack input shaft has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,042 miles (+4,680)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    461707659977
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn with movement detected (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window stickers positioned within swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack input shaft has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    688547335269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,362 miles (+3,994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    935964033914
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass121,368 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    427975267210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail121,368 miles (+3,687)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    349157945775
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,681 miles (+3,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    809223137209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,974 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,974 miles
    Test number
    136981732774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open

  9. Fail113,917 miles (+6,085)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    477029120299
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open

  10. Pass107,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    593344922010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail107,832 miles (+4,669)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    541377667697
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,163 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,163 miles
    Test number
    408823542130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,999 miles (+8,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,999 miles
    Test number
    848982527780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low 17%

  14. Pass86,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    188847455044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,542 miles (+8,466)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    897887555086
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass78,076 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    906789513332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    649247322306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,785 miles (+9,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    825597622352
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,073 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    495729231406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    431667530371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,982 miles (+13,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    404547430472
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,595 miles (+14,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    981087619320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass24,244 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    280473148379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,552 miles
    Test number
    812321578281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,552 miles
    Test number
    951421078278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR55 KAU

Does LR55 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 KAU expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 KAU?
The MOT on LR55 KAU expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 KAU done?
LR55 KAU was recorded at 130,228 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 7,365 miles a year.
Has LR55 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 KAU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 KAU 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 KAU find?
LR55 KAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 8 advisories: central front engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn with movement detected; nearside front window stickers positioned within swept area of windscreen; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed, and 5 more.

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