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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LS54 FXUMOT history

LS54 FXU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LS54 FXU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,938 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FXU was last recorded at 103,938 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,865 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,073 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,938 miles
  • 2025 – 99,865 miles
  • 2024 – 92,446 miles
  • 2023 – 85,951 miles
  • 2022 – 81,857 miles
  • 2019 – 81,290 miles
  • 2018 – 80,191 miles
  • 2016 – 77,520 miles
  • 2015 – 74,869 miles
  • 2014 – 72,702 miles
  • 2013 – 70,663 miles
  • 2012 – 64,604 miles
  • 2011 – 56,359 miles
  • 2010 – 47,425 miles
  • 2009 – 38,609 miles
  • 2008 – 29,070 miles
  • 2007 – 19,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front both nearside and offside hubs has corrosions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,938 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    298969607293
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,936 miles (+4,071)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    822775109630
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    424296517813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail99,862 miles (+7,416)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    715660359938
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass92,446 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    679156578684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,951 miles
    Test number
    571159205975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,949 miles (+4,092)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    250474624257
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,857 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    724046698066
    • AdvisoryFront both nearside and offside hubs has corrosions
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail81,853 miles (+563)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    918531005396
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both nearside and offside hubs has corrosions

  10. Pass81,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    762773719942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,290 miles (+1,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    211351179174
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipersu/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass80,191 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,191 miles
    Test number
    197268113037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    949255198318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,520 miles (+2,651)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    576988196522
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass74,869 miles (+2,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    339469407540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass72,702 miles (+2,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    375089774253
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail70,663 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    349493663252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

  18. Pass70,663 miles (+6,059)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    865073663200
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

  19. Pass64,604 miles (+8,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,604 miles
    Test number
    675581862279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,359 miles (+8,934)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    756289271236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Pass47,425 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    354850280478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    612838979281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,607 miles (+9,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    174998179272
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass29,070 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,070 miles
    Test number
    380240088207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,203 miles
    Test number
    402111387249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FXU

Does LS54 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 FXU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FXU?
The MOT on LS54 FXU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 FXU done?
LS54 FXU was recorded at 103,938 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has LS54 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FXU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 FXU 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 LS54 FXU find?
LS54 FXU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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