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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX02 HBOMOT history

LX02 HBO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LX02 HBO silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,883 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 HBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 HBO was last recorded at 174,883 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 8,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2013: 11,533 miles, lower than 110,231 miles on 20 Mar 2012.
  • 20 Mar 2014: 112,194 miles, lower than 115,330 miles on 18 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,652 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,231 miles
Average per year
5,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,883 miles
  • 2025 – 166,652 miles
  • 2024 – 161,996 miles
  • 2023 – 159,341 miles
  • 2022 – 155,295 miles
  • 2021 – 151,490 miles
  • 2020 – 144,974 miles
  • 2019 – 132,720 miles
  • 2018 – 132,250 miles
  • 2017 – 126,102 miles
  • 2016 – 118,248 miles
  • 2015 – 112,823 miles
  • 2014 – 112,194 miles
  • 2013 – 115,330 miles
  • 2012 – 110,231 miles
  • 2011 – 108,545 miles
  • 2010 – 102,968 miles
  • 2009 – 91,678 miles
  • 2008 – 82,480 miles
  • 2007 – 69,422 miles
  • 2006 – 52,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,883 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear All components corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,883 miles (+8,231)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,883 miles
    Test number
    864727661526
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear All components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass166,652 miles (+4,656)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,652 miles
    Test number
    581461928671
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all compartments corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded

  3. Pass161,996 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,996 miles
    Test number
    401925021693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,953 miles (+2,612)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,953 miles
    Test number
    701037148816
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,341 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,341 miles
    Test number
    397899473359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,323 miles (+4,028)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,323 miles
    Test number
    279978041061
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass155,295 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,295 miles
    Test number
    613412881747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,490 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,490 miles
    Test number
    835896028065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,974 miles (+12,254)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,974 miles
    Test number
    619459764263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,720 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,720 miles
    Test number
    790334335957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,250 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,250 miles
    Test number
    914658667158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,102 miles (+7,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    573305893827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass118,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,248 miles
    Test number
    923551180587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail118,248 miles (+5,425)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,248 miles
    Test number
    985001210334
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass112,823 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,823 miles
    Test number
    145760995433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail112,822 miles (+628)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,822 miles
    Test number
    387829985047
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass112,194 miles (-3,136)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    818579374008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    198177173406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,533 miles (-98,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,533 miles
    Test number
    346317073004
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass110,231 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    605920182096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,545 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,545 miles
    Test number
    915704571043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,968 miles
    Test number
    544528150015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail102,967 miles (+11,289)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    593308850092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass91,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    662396869038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,678 miles (+9,198)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    692326469025
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass82,480 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    543917578052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,289 miles (+12,867)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    704302178073
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass69,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    543241577026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail69,422 miles (+17,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    940491377013
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass52,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    552274876020
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES ON THE LEGAL WEAR LIMIT.

Questions about LX02 HBO

Does LX02 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 HBO is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 HBO?
The MOT on LX02 HBO is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 HBO done?
LX02 HBO was recorded at 174,883 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 5,999 miles a year.
Has LX02 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 HBO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 HBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX02 HBO find?
LX02 HBO passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 12 more.

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