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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LS54 NHYMOT history

LS54 NHY is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

LS54 NHY red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
159,423 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NHY was last recorded at 159,423 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 6,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,300 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,123 miles
Average per year
8,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,423 miles
  • 2021 – 153,300 miles
  • 2020 – 147,141 miles
  • 2019 – 141,282 miles
  • 2018 – 133,573 miles
  • 2017 – 124,943 miles
  • 2016 – 115,407 miles
  • 2015 – 102,864 miles
  • 2014 – 91,910 miles
  • 2013 – 82,810 miles
  • 2012 – 71,064 miles
  • 2011 – 65,518 miles
  • 2010 – 49,301 miles
  • 2009 – 38,442 miles
  • 2008 – 34,761 miles
  • 2007 – 30,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Reverse Light Inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,423 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,423 miles
    Test number
    831724951134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    839583439019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail153,300 miles (+6,159)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    515625567372
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Pass147,141 miles (+5,859)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,141 miles
    Test number
    164126634777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe corroded and hangers missing, exhaust still secure at this point.
    • AdvisoryInlet manifold vac pipes split
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass141,282 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,282 miles
    Test number
    279470993385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,573 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,573 miles
    Test number
    974019995821
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse Light Inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,565 miles (+8,622)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    628247586723
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse Light Inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,943 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    911491060513
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers have slight separation at edges

  9. Fail124,943 miles (+9,536)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    641161396096
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers have slight separation at edges

  10. Pass115,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    607300048994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail115,407 miles (+12,543)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    298834204592
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high rectified (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass102,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,864 miles
    Test number
    406064424273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,864 miles (+10,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,864 miles
    Test number
    135575845449
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,910 miles (+9,100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    275177834321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,810 miles (+11,746)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    328798743388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass71,064 miles (+5,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    107868922337
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,518 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    439863231324
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail65,518 miles (+16,217)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    466633631451
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass49,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    191410040341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,301 miles (+10,859)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    490400840331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass38,442 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,442 miles
    Test number
    250182439396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,761 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,761 miles
    Test number
    903184238387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,395 miles
    Test number
    470919347389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NHY

Does LS54 NHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 NHY expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NHY?
The MOT on LS54 NHY expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 NHY done?
LS54 NHY was recorded at 159,423 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 8,620 miles a year.
Has LS54 NHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NHY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 NHY 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 NHY find?
LS54 NHY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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