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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX02 MRUMOT history

LX02 MRU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

LX02 MRU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
143,021 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 MRU
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
16 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 MRU was last recorded at 143,021 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,018 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,021 miles
  • 2024 – 137,345 miles
  • 2023 – 131,530 miles
  • 2022 – 124,740 miles
  • 2021 – 117,497 miles
  • 2020 – 109,889 miles
  • 2019 – 103,935 miles
  • 2018 – 98,300 miles
  • 2017 – 89,323 miles
  • 2016 – 81,507 miles
  • 2015 – 72,124 miles
  • 2014 – 64,481 miles
  • 2013 – 43,327 miles
  • 2012 – 38,682 miles
  • 2011 – 35,417 miles
  • 2010 – 33,598 miles
  • 2009 – 29,051 miles
  • 2008 – 19,333 miles
  • 2007 – 16,175 miles
  • 2006 – 8,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,021 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,021 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,021 miles
    Test number
    875901196385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,018 miles (+5,673)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,018 miles
    Test number
    956856113451
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,345 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,345 miles
    Test number
    845878674708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,336 miles (+5,806)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,336 miles
    Test number
    726724622059
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,530 miles (+6,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    754907028954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass124,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    328857478538
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail124,740 miles (+7,243)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    116263795941
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass117,497 miles (+7,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    862349576839
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass109,889 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,889 miles
    Test number
    950295112631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail109,871 miles (+5,936)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    799210335302
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,935 miles
    Test number
    600172609890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail103,934 miles (+5,634)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    346767086845
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass98,300 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    776968024601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,740 miles (+7,417)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    314220909059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass89,323 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    988383026672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,507 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    510116597968
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has had a dangerous repair on outer sidewall

  17. Fail81,481 miles (+9,357)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    946701816657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has had a dangerous repair on outer sidewall

  18. Pass72,124 miles (+7,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    652345004940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,481 miles (+9,143)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    938318434294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,338 miles (+12,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,338 miles
    Test number
    345290884032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,327 miles (+4,645)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    726528183046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass38,682 miles (+3,265)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    147952472065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

  23. Pass35,417 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    508772161043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    974881970074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,598 miles (+4,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    980561970050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  26. Pass29,051 miles (+9,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,051 miles
    Test number
    300759979023
    • NoteCoolant expansion bottle cap leaking
    • NoteOs washer jet partially blocked

  27. Pass19,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,333 miles
    Test number
    202951788051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,333 miles (+3,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,333 miles
    Test number
    182811388433
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,175 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,175 miles
    Test number
    462457167055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail8,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,885 miles
    Test number
    702387166033
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  31. Pass8,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,885 miles
    Test number
    884267966013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 MRU

Does LX02 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 MRU expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 MRU?
The MOT on LX02 MRU expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 MRU done?
LX02 MRU was recorded at 143,021 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 6,893 miles a year.
Has LX02 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 MRU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX02 MRU 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 MRU find?
LX02 MRU passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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