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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LS57 CLVMOT history

LS57 CLV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LS57 CLV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,838 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 CLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 CLV was last recorded at 172,838 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 8,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,059 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,779 miles
Average per year
10,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,838 miles
  • 2024 – 164,059 miles
  • 2023 – 153,842 miles
  • 2022 – 142,895 miles
  • 2021 – 134,477 miles
  • 2020 – 124,663 miles
  • 2019 – 114,568 miles
  • 2018 – 104,779 miles
  • 2017 – 93,258 miles
  • 2016 – 83,763 miles
  • 2015 – 71,789 miles
  • 2014 – 60,666 miles
  • 2013 – 46,877 miles
  • 2012 – 33,277 miles
  • 2011 – 27,243 miles
  • 2010 – 19,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,838 miles (+8,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,838 miles
    Test number
    743076768851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,059 miles
    Test number
    230039661226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail164,059 miles (+10,217)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,059 miles
    Test number
    830110753983
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass153,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,842 miles
    Test number
    119719411608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail153,841 miles (+10,946)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,841 miles
    Test number
    111526007601
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass142,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    607485522443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,895 miles (+8,418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    547718008404
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass134,477 miles (+9,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    514480098537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,663 miles (+10,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,663 miles
    Test number
    279679959641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,568 miles (+9,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,568 miles
    Test number
    664160004861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass104,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    790138878384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,779 miles (+11,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    804341943268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass93,258 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,258 miles
    Test number
    303968736292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail93,257 miles (+9,494)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    547298751361
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  15. Pass83,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,763 miles
    Test number
    564758338234
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust baffles starting to become deteriorated and rattling. exhaust heat shield loose.

  16. Fail83,763 miles (+11,974)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,763 miles
    Test number
    943923796077
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust baffles starting to become deteriorated and rattling. exhaust heat shield loose.

  17. Pass71,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    754082683201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail71,787 miles (+11,121)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,787 miles
    Test number
    902211551341
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass60,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    427779334428
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail60,666 miles (+13,789)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    449009434436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass46,877 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    407420653478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail46,877 miles (+13,600)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    877530253356
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass33,277 miles (+6,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    555317212348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,243 miles (+7,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,243 miles
    Test number
    508222441381
    • 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)

  25. Pass19,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,907 miles
    Test number
    591624240315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,907 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,907 miles
    Test number
    833754740308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS57 CLV

Does LS57 CLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 CLV is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS57 CLV?
The MOT on LS57 CLV is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 CLV done?
LS57 CLV was recorded at 172,838 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 10,160 miles a year.
Has LS57 CLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 CLV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 CLV 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 LS57 CLV find?
LS57 CLV passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink.

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