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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LS55 FUWMOT history

LS55 FUW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LS55 FUW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,197 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FUW was last recorded at 138,197 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,151 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,046 miles
Average per year
7,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,197 miles
  • 2025 – 133,151 miles
  • 2024 – 127,465 miles
  • 2023 – 122,560 miles
  • 2022 – 117,198 miles
  • 2021 – 112,203 miles
  • 2020 – 110,705 miles
  • 2019 – 108,432 miles
  • 2017 – 104,990 miles
  • 2016 – 98,694 miles
  • 2014 – 89,727 miles
  • 2013 – 78,795 miles
  • 2012 – 68,847 miles
  • 2011 – 61,145 miles
  • 2010 – 48,103 miles
  • 2009 – 34,633 miles
  • 2008 – 16,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,197 miles
  • 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))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,197 miles (+5,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    382073552955
    • 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))

  2. Pass133,151 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    646505381217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,465 miles
    Test number
    586283052803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,460 miles (+4,900)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,460 miles
    Test number
    980635411135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    733000093092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail122,560 miles (+5,362)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    579945302523
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass117,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    838862226575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,198 miles (+4,995)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    826837235549
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,203 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,203 miles
    Test number
    641825169864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    593142613422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,705 miles (+2,273)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    460749334745
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass108,432 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,432 miles
    Test number
    495772525808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,990 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    356672987335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,090 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    992733955835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    593969928763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,694 miles (+8,967)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    903085520068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass89,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,727 miles
    Test number
    208045734328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,727 miles (+10,932)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,727 miles
    Test number
    448795934364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass78,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    355268833368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,795 miles (+9,948)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    759578833351
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Pass68,847 miles (+7,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    886395932317
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass61,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    685743941399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,145 miles (+13,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    345233641300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,103 miles (+13,470)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    432067320467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,633 miles (+17,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,633 miles
    Test number
    810378939330
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass16,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    874223748388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FUW

Does LS55 FUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FUW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FUW?
The MOT on LS55 FUW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FUW done?
LS55 FUW was recorded at 138,197 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,081 miles a year.
Has LS55 FUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FUW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 FUW 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 FUW find?
LS55 FUW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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