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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

LU03 EVSMOT history

LU03 EVS is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 172,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LU03 EVS grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,857 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 EVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 EVS was last recorded at 172,857 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,855 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,857 miles
  • 2025 – 165,480 miles
  • 2024 – 158,190 miles
  • 2023 – 134,702 miles
  • 2022 – 112,736 miles
  • 2021 – 97,725 miles
  • 2020 – 90,106 miles
  • 2019 – 77,357 miles
  • 2018 – 60,455 miles
  • 2017 – 43,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,857 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,857 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,857 miles
    Test number
    529550618366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail172,855 miles (+7,375)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,855 miles
    Test number
    255314288578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass165,480 miles (+261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,480 miles
    Test number
    322446830868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,219 miles (+7,029)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,219 miles
    Test number
    488089170018
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,190 miles (+23,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,190 miles
    Test number
    336379824696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass134,702 miles (+21,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,702 miles
    Test number
    791804989832
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,736 miles
    Test number
    629850490984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,735 miles (+15,010)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,735 miles
    Test number
    223669924588
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,725 miles (+7,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    989862602592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,106 miles (+12,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    233840844466
    • 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))

  11. Pass77,357 miles (+16,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,357 miles
    Test number
    638956500439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,455 miles (+16,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    766008096985
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass43,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    268643502749
    • 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)

Questions about LU03 EVS

Does LU03 EVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 EVS is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 EVS?
The MOT on LU03 EVS is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 EVS done?
LU03 EVS was recorded at 172,857 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 14,356 miles a year.
Has LU03 EVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 EVS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 EVS 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 LU03 EVS find?
LU03 EVS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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