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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS04 FCVMOT history

LS04 FCV is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LS04 FCV grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
65,806 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS04 FCV was last recorded at 65,806 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,198 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,608 miles
Average per year
1,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,806 miles
  • 2025 – 62,198 miles
  • 2024 – 61,884 miles
  • 2023 – 61,634 miles
  • 2022 – 61,264 miles
  • 2021 – 60,799 miles
  • 2020 – 60,349 miles
  • 2019 – 59,479 miles
  • 2018 – 58,565 miles
  • 2017 – 57,589 miles
  • 2016 – 56,252 miles
  • 2015 – 54,527 miles
  • 2014 – 52,234 miles
  • 2013 – 50,754 miles
  • 2012 – 48,832 miles
  • 2011 – 46,819 miles
  • 2010 – 45,780 miles
  • 2009 – 43,261 miles
  • 2008 – 40,884 miles
  • 2007 – 30,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,806 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting / tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting / tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s hubs corroded
  • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s outer sills holed
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel neck pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s & o/s inner sills corroded
  • AdvisorySump corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,806 miles (+3,608)5 major20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    713814721053
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting / tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting / tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s outer sills holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s inner sills corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  2. Pass62,198 miles (+314)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,198 miles
    Test number
    632767866603
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded (both)

  3. Pass61,884 miles (+250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    890878179779
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,634 miles (+370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    155044484207
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,264 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    365634376344
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    236064292561
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail60,799 miles (+450)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    764447463580
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    311640038974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,349 miles (+870)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    439768938733
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,479 miles (+914)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    704129780895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,565 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,565 miles
    Test number
    308767697184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorated due to age (manf. 2005)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated due to age (manf. 2005)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures appear LOW

  12. Fail58,562 miles (+973)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    920427651206
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorated due to age (manf. 2005)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated due to age (manf. 2005)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures appear LOW

  13. Pass57,589 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    786358848618
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass56,252 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    292003948993
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass54,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    565657205182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail54,527 miles (+2,293)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    155977405153
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass52,234 miles (+1,480)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    236810604415
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Pass50,754 miles (+1,922)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    329466313186
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery cover fitted
    • NoteInner wheel arch covers fitted

  19. Pass48,832 miles (+2,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    726878912101
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass46,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    266687511178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail46,819 miles (+1,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    365717311105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass45,780 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    291935660478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,261 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    923839459189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,884 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    111779478159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,868 miles (+9,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,868 miles
    Test number
    490619788000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    624486877059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS04 FCV

Does LS04 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 FCV expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FCV?
The MOT on LS04 FCV expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 FCV done?
LS04 FCV was recorded at 65,806 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,827 miles a year.
Has LS04 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FCV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 FCV 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 LS04 FCV find?
LS04 FCV failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects and 20 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting / tunnel; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 22 more.

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