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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LS55 SOUMOT history

LS55 SOU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS55 SOU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,574 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SOU
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
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SOU was last recorded at 177,574 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,574 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,574 miles
  • 2025 – 173,749 miles
  • 2024 – 168,922 miles
  • 2023 – 164,188 miles
  • 2022 – 158,310 miles
  • 2021 – 151,630 miles
  • 2020 – 146,354 miles
  • 2019 – 139,661 miles
  • 2018 – 131,653 miles
  • 2017 – 122,048 miles
  • 2016 – 113,509 miles
  • 2015 – 95,405 miles
  • 2014 – 75,434 miles
  • 2012 – 69,428 miles
  • 2011 – 64,296 miles
  • 2010 – 57,762 miles
  • 2009 – 49,469 miles
  • 2008 – 41,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,574 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,574 miles
    Test number
    556413816960
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,574 miles (+3,825)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,574 miles
    Test number
    592008108975
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,749 miles (+4,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    173,749 miles
    Test number
    621210860761
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components show corrosion

  4. Pass168,922 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,922 miles
    Test number
    983193135565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail168,917 miles (+4,729)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    367122907623
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,188 miles (+5,878)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,188 miles
    Test number
    915793558905
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,310 miles
    Test number
    218615889817
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail158,310 miles (+6,680)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,310 miles
    Test number
    719124005955
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,630 miles
    Test number
    595326943811
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail151,630 miles (+5,276)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,630 miles
    Test number
    156962744806
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,354 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,354 miles
    Test number
    655734516439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass139,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    809891635672
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Fail139,661 miles (+8,008)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    912973915330
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass131,653 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,653 miles
    Test number
    926724374949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight

  15. Fail131,649 miles (+9,601)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    648630599150
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight

  16. Pass122,048 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    712726574025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but still adequatley supported

  17. Fail121,983 miles (+8,474)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,983 miles
    Test number
    779765905922
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but still adequatley supported

  18. Pass113,509 miles (+18,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    256010981644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly cut and slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut on the tread , worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass95,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    766127635025
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail95,405 miles (+19,971)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    426307035057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,434 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,434 miles
    Test number
    878194434020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,428 miles (+5,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    846452562389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,296 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,296 miles
    Test number
    678376901320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,762 miles (+8,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,762 miles
    Test number
    630679920345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass49,469 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    792763429302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,030 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,030 miles
    Test number
    423138608357
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass41,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,030 miles
    Test number
    983038508327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SOU

Does LS55 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SOU is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SOU?
The MOT on LS55 SOU is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SOU done?
LS55 SOU was recorded at 177,574 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,725 miles a year.
Has LS55 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SOU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 SOU 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 SOU find?
LS55 SOU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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