Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc
LS54 NCEMOT history
LS54 NCE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 113,725 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,254 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 NCE
- 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
- 2 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 NCE was last recorded at 113,725 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Aug 2012: 70,352 miles, lower than 70,354 miles on 30 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 113,717 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,254 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,725 miles
- 2023 – 112,834 miles
- 2022 – 112,834 miles
- 2021 – 108,855 miles
- 2020 – 104,115 miles
- 2019 – 97,934 miles
- 2018 – 89,770 miles
- 2017 – 84,207 miles
- 2016 – 73,314 miles
- 2015 – 73,185 miles
- 2014 – 72,281 miles
- 2013 – 71,267 miles
- 2012 – 70,352 miles
- 2010 – 65,518 miles
- 2009 – 56,692 miles
- 2008 – 46,539 miles
- 2007 – 35,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,725 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Fuel tank strap corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,725 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 113,725 miles
- Test number
- 719699008108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail113,717 miles (+883)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,717 miles
- Test number
- 255821308796
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,834 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 112,834 miles
- Test number
- 800782200627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryHydraulic clutch pipe corroded badly
- AdvisoryNearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak from sump
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail112,834 miles (+3,979)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,834 miles
- Test number
- 618650299156
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryHydraulic clutch pipe corroded badly
- AdvisoryOil leak from nearside front drive shaft oil seal
- AdvisoryOil leak from sump
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass108,855 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 604127023313
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
Fail108,855 miles (+4,740)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 634543298448
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
Pass104,115 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 104,115 miles
- Test number
- 605066579848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/wr17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,115 miles (+6,181)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,115 miles
- Test number
- 154226748827
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/wr17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,934 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,934 miles
- Test number
- 199323039092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail97,933 miles (+8,163)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,933 miles
- Test number
- 952363969624
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,770 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 89,770 miles
- Test number
- 984428458406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,770 miles (+5,563)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,770 miles
- Test number
- 125884990792
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,207 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 84,207 miles
- Test number
- 964997202992
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak from n/s gearbox drive shaft seal
Fail84,197 miles (+10,883)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,197 miles
- Test number
- 103547305392
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak from n/s gearbox drive shaft seal
Pass73,314 miles (+129)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 73,314 miles
- Test number
- 406389592268
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,185 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 73,185 miles
- Test number
- 822522749030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,182 miles (+901)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,182 miles
- Test number
- 484907481786
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass72,281 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,281 miles
- Test number
- 408489804243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,267 miles (+915)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,267 miles
- Test number
- 988298403267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,352 miles (-2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 70,352 miles
- Test number
- 247504312228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,354 miles (+4,836)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,354 miles
- Test number
- 157242912225
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass65,518 miles (+8,826)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,518 miles
- Test number
- 342742090254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,692 miles (+10,153)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 56,692 miles
- Test number
- 362733699275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,539 miles (+10,889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 46,539 miles
- Test number
- 484288808310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 35,650 miles
- Test number
- 893030227329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 NCE
- Does LS54 NCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NCE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 NCE?
- The MOT on LS54 NCE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS54 NCE done?
- LS54 NCE was recorded at 113,725 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
- Has LS54 NCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 NCE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS54 NCE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS54 NCE find?
- LS54 NCE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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