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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LS55 DMUMOT history

LS55 DMU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LS55 DMU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,302 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 DMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 DMU was last recorded at 71,302 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,434 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
3,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,302 miles
  • 2024 – 69,434 miles
  • 2023 – 65,079 miles
  • 2022 – 56,016 miles
  • 2021 – 52,267 miles
  • 2020 – 46,492 miles
  • 2019 – 41,574 miles
  • 2018 – 36,344 miles
  • 2017 – 31,520 miles
  • 2016 – 30,079 miles
  • 2015 – 28,750 miles
  • 2014 – 27,998 miles
  • 2012 – 25,523 miles
  • 2011 – 20,994 miles
  • 2010 – 18,579 miles
  • 2008 – 14,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear all x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Osf headlamp bracket slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Osf headlamp is slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    147132068017
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,302 miles (+1,868)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    155109273319
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,434 miles (+4,355)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,434 miles
    Test number
    778020807027
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damping (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass65,079 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    465025335205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear all x4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp bracket slight damage
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp is slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  5. Fail65,077 miles (+4)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    740404838055
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear all x4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp bracket slight damage
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp is slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  6. Fail65,073 miles (+9,057)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    637884487225
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 rear camber arm bushes split with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,016 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    825765236659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    603667938695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail52,267 miles (+5,775)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    445026252594
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass46,492 miles (+4,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    104241022725
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass41,574 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    910667850176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail41,409 miles (+5,065)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    743466823801
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass36,344 miles (+4,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    562691316067
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass31,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    682178474959
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner shoulder

  15. Fail31,520 miles (+1,192)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    133000664308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner shoulder

  16. Pass30,328 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    375827139568
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes starting to weaken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r trailing arm bush starting to weaken

  17. Pass30,079 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,079 miles
    Test number
    923350079086
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE:Offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

  18. Pass28,750 miles (+752)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    899539105081
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes weak and deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has damage and is perishing on outter sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

  19. Pass27,998 miles (+2,475)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,998 miles
    Test number
    818786804051
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass25,523 miles (+2,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,523 miles
    Test number
    989335152322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass22,824 miles (+1,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,824 miles
    Test number
    737385102059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,994 miles (+2,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    137266201035
    • NoteCut in nearside rear outer tyre wall
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes slightly perished

  23. Fail18,579 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,579 miles
    Test number
    160604710016
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass18,579 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,579 miles
    Test number
    903284210089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,082 miles
    Test number
    371254258320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 DMU

Does LS55 DMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 DMU is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 DMU?
The MOT on LS55 DMU is valid until 10 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 DMU done?
LS55 DMU was recorded at 71,302 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,376 miles a year.
Has LS55 DMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 DMU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 DMU 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 DMU find?
LS55 DMU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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