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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR58 ELJMOT history

LR58 ELJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

LR58 ELJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
137,289 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR58 ELJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR58 ELJ was last recorded at 137,289 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 14,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,206 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
14,083 miles
Average per year
9,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,289 miles
  • 2023 – 123,206 miles
  • 2022 – 108,914 miles
  • 2021 – 97,891 miles
  • 2020 – 91,890 miles
  • 2019 – 85,806 miles
  • 2018 – 81,923 miles
  • 2017 – 75,351 miles
  • 2016 – 63,238 miles
  • 2015 – 55,228 miles
  • 2014 – 41,357 miles
  • 2012 – 28,130 miles
  • 2011 – 15,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,289 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,289 miles (+14,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,289 miles
    Test number
    100994798630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass123,206 miles (+14,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,206 miles
    Test number
    838254479082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    454890156316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail108,914 miles (+11,023)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    444602237727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass97,891 miles (+6,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,891 miles
    Test number
    551891098965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,890 miles (+6,084)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,890 miles
    Test number
    890774163656
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass85,806 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    957251602896
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail85,804 miles (+3,881)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    178402702823
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass81,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    762227404439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner side wall slightly perished
  10. Fail81,923 miles (+6,572)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    388664939387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner side wall slightly perished
  11. Pass75,351 miles (+12,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    370777883996
    • 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)
  12. Pass63,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    728472310329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,238 miles (+8,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    407944250829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
  14. Pass55,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    197742095475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,228 miles (+13,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    698682295085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass41,357 miles (+13,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    249577804079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,130 miles (+12,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,130 miles
    Test number
    868833842343
    • NoteSmall cut to o/s front tyre inner wall
  18. Pass15,835 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,835 miles
    Test number
    299623281288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,202 miles
    Test number
    309676831238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,202 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,202 miles
    Test number
    347686931225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR58 ELJ

Does LR58 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR58 ELJ expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR58 ELJ?
The MOT on LR58 ELJ expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR58 ELJ done?
LR58 ELJ was recorded at 137,289 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 9,715 miles a year.
Has LR58 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR58 ELJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR58 ELJ 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 LR58 ELJ find?
LR58 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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