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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LS05 CTXMOT history

LS05 CTX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LS05 CTX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,646 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 CTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 CTX was last recorded at 147,646 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,031 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,615 miles
Average per year
6,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,646 miles
  • 2025 – 145,031 miles
  • 2024 – 142,339 miles
  • 2023 – 138,627 miles
  • 2022 – 134,084 miles
  • 2021 – 122,215 miles
  • 2019 – 97,743 miles
  • 2018 – 87,580 miles
  • 2017 – 81,689 miles
  • 2016 – 81,665 miles
  • 2015 – 71,500 miles
  • 2014 – 65,988 miles
  • 2013 – 59,476 miles
  • 2012 – 53,393 miles
  • 2011 – 45,997 miles
  • 2010 – 40,675 miles
  • 2009 – 33,652 miles
  • 2008 – 25,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,646 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body and various suspension components are corroded

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear bumper exhaust melting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,646 miles (+2,615)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,646 miles
    Test number
    576342773457
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and various suspension components are corroded

  2. Pass145,031 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,031 miles
    Test number
    692320202011
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sill cover fitted

  3. Fail145,031 miles (+2,692)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,031 miles
    Test number
    456140481694
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sill cover fitted

  4. Pass142,339 miles (+3,712)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,339 miles
    Test number
    270544059211
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bpth sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and side sill covers fitted

  5. Pass138,627 miles (+4,543)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,627 miles
    Test number
    632428300259
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,084 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    467619140165
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,084 miles (+11,869)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    775468406955
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    978271589835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail122,215 miles (+24,472)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    172616387913
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat has come away from location and is hanging down (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch catching tyre (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass97,743 miles (+10,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    742607748306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear plastic inner arch slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slightly stiff

  11. Pass87,580 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    447388693488
    • AdvisoryRear bumper exhaust melting

  12. Fail87,563 miles (+5,874)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    322190290422
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper exhaust melting

  13. Pass81,689 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    402012069527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail81,665 miles (+10,165)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    740680719219
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush failed (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush failed (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass71,500 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    249295235119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass65,988 miles (+6,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    225086244128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,476 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    809985093023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,393 miles (+7,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    948202002179
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn

  19. Pass45,997 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    257742901469
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass40,675 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,675 miles
    Test number
    780742650100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,652 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,652 miles
    Test number
    591899359110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,799 miles
    Test number
    203858558402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 CTX

Does LS05 CTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 CTX is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 CTX?
The MOT on LS05 CTX is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 CTX done?
LS05 CTX was recorded at 147,646 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,816 miles a year.
Has LS05 CTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 CTX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 CTX 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 LS05 CTX find?
LS05 CTX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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