
Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc
LS05 ZMOMOT history
LS05 ZMO is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2021
- Mileage
- 152,721 mi
- At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,603 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 ZMO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Nov 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS05 ZMO was last recorded at 152,721 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 150,177 miles · 1 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,544 miles
- Average per year
- 5,603 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 152,721 miles
- 2020 – 150,177 miles
- 2019 – 145,895 miles
- 2018 – 142,664 miles
- 2017 – 137,015 miles
- 2016 – 131,704 miles
- 2015 – 126,272 miles
- 2014 – 119,760 miles
- 2013 – 112,785 miles
- 2012 – 107,336 miles
- 2011 – 100,748 miles
- 2010 – 94,234 miles
- 2009 – 86,593 miles
- 2008 – 77,646 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
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.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail152,721 miles (+2,544)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,721 miles
- Test number
- 704177664491
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Pass150,177 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,177 miles
- Test number
- 517646084052
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure centre heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusty
Fail150,177 miles (+4,282)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,177 miles
- Test number
- 121177201655
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam ajuster not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure centre heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusty
Pass145,895 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,895 miles
- Test number
- 328222449660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,885 miles (+3,221)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,885 miles
- Test number
- 361540012213
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plate value @ 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,664 miles (+5,649)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 142,664 miles
- Test number
- 796747003861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,015 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,015 miles
- Test number
- 991325529269
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Fail137,010 miles (+5,306)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,010 miles
- Test number
- 802762884063
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Pass131,704 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 131,704 miles
- Test number
- 621844987410
- AdvisoryRear registration plate in poor condition
Pass126,272 miles (+6,512)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 126,272 miles
- Test number
- 349586475140
- NoteExhaust deterioated.
- NoteOil leak
Pass119,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 119,760 miles
- Test number
- 119636654188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,760 miles (+6,975)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,760 miles
- Test number
- 909856854172
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass112,785 miles (+5,449)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 112,785 miles
- Test number
- 608848563138
- NoteEmissions Test- vehicle required 3 attempts to meet standard - suspect running issue developing
Pass107,336 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 107,336 miles
- Test number
- 256713262114
- NoteBoth front tyres are slightly perished and very worn
- NoteCentre exhaust box is deteriorating
- NoteRattle on acceleration
- NoteWindscreen obstruction removed
- NoteN/s/f wheel is buckled- borderline pass
Fail107,336 miles (+6,588)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,336 miles
- Test number
- 389403362103
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres are slightly perished and very worn
- NoteCentre exhaust box is deteriorating
- NoteRattle on acceleration
- NoteWindscreen obstruction removed
- NoteN/s/f wheel is buckled- borderline pass
Pass100,748 miles (+6,514)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 100,748 miles
- Test number
- 335386661146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 94,234 miles
- Test number
- 484240160162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,234 miles (+7,641)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,234 miles
- Test number
- 661940860165
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAuto belt tensioner slightly worn
Pass86,593 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 86,593 miles
- Test number
- 314117469165
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail86,593 miles (+8,947)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,593 miles
- Test number
- 961237969141
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass77,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 77,646 miles
- Test number
- 834902188142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,646 miles11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,646 miles
- Test number
- 391282688113
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LS05 ZMO
- Does LS05 ZMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 ZMO expired on 30 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 ZMO?
- The MOT on LS05 ZMO expired on 30 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 ZMO done?
- LS05 ZMO was recorded at 152,721 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
- Has LS05 ZMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 ZMO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS05 ZMO 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 ZMO find?
- LS05 ZMO failed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 1 major defect: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values.
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