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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LX02 MLUMOT history

LX02 MLU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

LX02 MLU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
100,913 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 MLU was last recorded at 100,913 miles on 9 May 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,891 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,913 miles
  • 2022 – 100,891 miles
  • 2021 – 100,708 miles
  • 2019 – 90,269 miles
  • 2018 – 81,048 miles
  • 2017 – 72,469 miles
  • 2016 – 62,323 miles
  • 2015 – 52,426 miles
  • 2014 – 44,019 miles
  • 2012 – 42,028 miles
  • 2011 – 38,401 miles
  • 2010 – 36,563 miles
  • 2009 – 33,387 miles
  • 2008 – 31,519 miles
  • 2006 – 28,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,913 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,913 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    134078599020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,891 miles
    Test number
    766099825055
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension component surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail100,891 miles (+183)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,891 miles
    Test number
    804239883669
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension component surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass100,708 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,708 miles
    Test number
    204764478039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,706 miles (+10,437)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    291497516329
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass90,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    316221182626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,267 miles (+9,219)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,267 miles
    Test number
    234548717283
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    316917242144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,048 miles (+8,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    650749794166
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass72,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    567192435264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on tread depth

  11. Fail72,469 miles (+10,146)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    891141547756
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting is broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on tread depth

  12. Pass62,323 miles (+9,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,323 miles
    Test number
    834201106030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall

  13. Pass52,426 miles (+8,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    266731025118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,019 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    885313124164
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCrack in top of windscreen
    • NoteOffside headlamp washer pipe is leaking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is low on inner edge

  15. Fail44,019 miles (+1,991)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    438951424196
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCrack in top of windscreen
    • NoteOffside headlamp washer pipe is leaking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is low on inner edge

  16. Pass42,028 miles (+3,627)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    947311242377
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on inner edge

  17. Pass38,401 miles (+1,838)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,401 miles
    Test number
    696408121267
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on edges

  18. Pass36,563 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    260434670417
    • NoteFront brake discs are pitted
    • NoteFront brake pads are wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on tread on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads are low

  19. Fail36,563 miles (+3,176)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    653673470199
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs are pitted
    • NoteFront brake pads are wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is slightly twisted low on tread in places
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on tread on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads are low

  20. Pass33,387 miles (+1,868)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    283387669468
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to perrish
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass31,519 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    440391648124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    901812096192
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LX02 MLU

Does LX02 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 MLU expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 MLU?
The MOT on LX02 MLU expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 MLU done?
LX02 MLU was recorded at 100,913 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 4,282 miles a year.
Has LX02 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 MLU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 MLU 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 LX02 MLU find?
LX02 MLU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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