Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LS55 DHGMOT history

LS55 DHG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LS55 DHG silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,595 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS55 DHG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 DHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 DHG was last recorded at 130,595 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,853 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,742 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,595 miles
  • 2024 – 126,853 miles
  • 2023 – 123,153 miles
  • 2022 – 118,672 miles
  • 2021 – 112,052 miles
  • 2020 – 106,018 miles
  • 2019 – 97,913 miles
  • 2018 – 89,946 miles
  • 2017 – 84,272 miles
  • 2016 – 75,791 miles
  • 2015 – 65,354 miles
  • 2014 – 58,160 miles
  • 2013 – 49,847 miles
  • 2012 – 42,135 miles
  • 2011 – 33,986 miles
  • 2010 – 22,692 miles
  • 2009 – 13,786 miles
  • 2008 – 12,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • ALL suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,595 miles (+3,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,595 miles
    Test number
    599064121988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,853 miles (+3,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,853 miles
    Test number
    223734643190
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass123,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,153 miles
    Test number
    887926427227
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and rear sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail123,153 miles (+4,481)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,153 miles
    Test number
    389936112930
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and rear sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    883771563884
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,672 miles (+6,620)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    244158009566
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    803176918933
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail112,052 miles (+6,034)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    196917597161
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass106,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    217265634411
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Fail106,018 miles (+8,105)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    626414590225
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass97,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,913 miles
    Test number
    176310498377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,913 miles (+7,967)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,913 miles
    Test number
    117311315144
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass89,946 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    388566096889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,272 miles (+8,481)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    553275252613
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear TCA bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside surfaces going rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass75,791 miles (+10,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    158547439729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    198344375161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,354 miles (+7,194)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    236524375166
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,160 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    995116254198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,847 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    289595953461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,135 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    197599242107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,986 miles (+11,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    667754261134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,692 miles (+8,906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,692 miles
    Test number
    512387660154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,786 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,786 miles
    Test number
    261548169439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,076 miles
    Test number
    432513608482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 DHG

Does LS55 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 DHG is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 DHG?
The MOT on LS55 DHG is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 DHG done?
LS55 DHG was recorded at 130,595 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has LS55 DHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 DHG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 DHG 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 LS55 DHG find?
LS55 DHG passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Browse all LS55D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.