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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX02 MLVMOT history

LX02 MLV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 110,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

LX02 MLV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
110,305 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 MLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 MLV was last recorded at 110,305 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 3,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,559 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,746 miles
Average per year
4,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,305 miles
  • 2023 – 106,559 miles
  • 2022 – 103,621 miles
  • 2021 – 100,502 miles
  • 2020 – 100,043 miles
  • 2019 – 99,129 miles
  • 2018 – 95,042 miles
  • 2017 – 90,435 miles
  • 2016 – 87,021 miles
  • 2015 – 83,188 miles
  • 2014 – 79,745 miles
  • 2013 – 76,414 miles
  • 2012 – 70,477 miles
  • 2011 – 65,176 miles
  • 2010 – 60,088 miles
  • 2009 – 55,613 miles
  • 2008 – 52,780 miles
  • 2007 – 41,366 miles
  • 2006 – 25,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,305 miles
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,305 miles (+3,746)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,305 miles
    Test number
    832151111021
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    190753954735
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,559 miles (+2,938)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    554132689551
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,621 miles (+3,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    351713652089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,502 miles (+31)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    985845977631
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,471 miles (+428)4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    588460749735
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,043 miles (+914)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,043 miles
    Test number
    640545879446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    995563569609
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,129 miles (+4,087)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    811764887662
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,042 miles (+4,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    345310153645
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    619576694016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail90,435 miles (+3,414)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    743908694947
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass87,021 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    854181347360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail86,930 miles (+3,742)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,930 miles
    Test number
    759835497229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass83,188 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    756281495151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  16. Fail83,114 miles (+3,369)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    366385685116
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  17. Pass79,745 miles (+55)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    178747294177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail79,690 miles (+3,276)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    107071094175
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light remaines luminated

  19. Pass76,414 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    347383493158
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail76,414 miles (+5,937)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    407173093174
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass70,477 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    699727562144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,176 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    826397091001
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounting brocken

  23. Fail65,176 miles (+5,088)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    979857091025
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounting brocken

  24. Pass60,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    481208890082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,088 miles (+4,475)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    414088790032
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass55,613 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,613 miles
    Test number
    131168799050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    313591698052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,780 miles (+11,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    340741998087
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass41,366 miles (+15,392)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    191862297083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,974 miles
    Test number
    471261196045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 MLV

Does LX02 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 MLV expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 MLV?
The MOT on LX02 MLV expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 MLV done?
LX02 MLV was recorded at 110,305 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 4,575 miles a year.
Has LX02 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 MLV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX02 MLV 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 MLV find?
LX02 MLV passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside indicator tell-tale inoperative; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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