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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LS04 FFEMOT history

LS04 FFE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LS04 FFE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
143,086 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 FFE was last recorded at 143,086 miles on 2 May 2026, 6,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,710 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,376 miles
Average per year
5,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,086 miles
  • 2025 – 136,710 miles
  • 2019 – 125,700 miles
  • 2018 – 119,677 miles
  • 2017 – 109,606 miles
  • 2016 – 98,660 miles
  • 2014 – 87,535 miles
  • 2013 – 72,779 miles
  • 2012 – 63,396 miles
  • 2011 – 60,484 miles
  • 2010 – 52,784 miles
  • 2009 – 44,809 miles
  • 2008 – 38,565 miles
  • 2007 – 30,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,086 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • General underbody rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,086 miles
    Test number
    511533160241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail143,086 miles (+6,376)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,086 miles
    Test number
    472090569185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass136,710 miles (+11,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,710 miles
    Test number
    478862829480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,700 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,700 miles
    Test number
    382209916679
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail125,694 miles (+6,017)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    355199372727
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass119,677 miles (+6)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    427240890224
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Fail119,671 miles (+10,065)4 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    175268923009
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (21545R17) (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTracking advised
  8. Pass109,606 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    685162298797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  9. Fail109,604 miles (+10,944)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,604 miles
    Test number
    827754555323
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass98,660 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    655798575360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAir leak from carbon canister pipe
    • AdvisoryFront numberplate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger not connected
  11. Fail98,657 miles (+11,122)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    348043971063
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose kinked damaged the hose (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryAir leak from carbon canister pipe
    • AdvisoryFront numberplate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger not connected
  12. Pass87,535 miles (+5,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    258536054394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass81,718 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    215750024048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAlt light on
  14. Fail81,718 miles (+8,939)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    599657214051
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAlt light on
  15. Pass72,779 miles (+9,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    475207803075
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge
  16. Pass63,396 miles (+2,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,396 miles
    Test number
    985793302033
    • NoteSlight play in rack at n/s
  17. Pass60,484 miles (+7,700)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    518728601167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s o/s front discs slight wear on inside edge
    • NoteN/s o/s rear discs slight wear
  18. Pass52,784 miles (+7,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,784 miles
    Test number
    360304700100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass44,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    231834309472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,809 miles (+6,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    601914509133
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass38,565 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,565 miles
    Test number
    954146208106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,342 miles
    Test number
    192953807107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 FFE

Does LS04 FFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 FFE is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FFE?
The MOT on LS04 FFE is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 FFE done?
LS04 FFE was recorded at 143,086 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 5,917 miles a year.
Has LS04 FFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FFE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 FFE 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 FFE find?
LS04 FFE passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm.

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