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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX02 MSVMOT history

LX02 MSV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LX02 MSV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,584 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 MSV
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
8 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 MSV was last recorded at 150,584 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,463 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,121 miles
Average per year
6,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,584 miles
  • 2025 – 144,463 miles
  • 2024 – 136,414 miles
  • 2023 – 136,167 miles
  • 2021 – 119,080 miles
  • 2019 – 104,126 miles
  • 2018 – 93,794 miles
  • 2017 – 85,682 miles
  • 2016 – 82,957 miles
  • 2015 – 78,496 miles
  • 2014 – 74,383 miles
  • 2013 – 70,550 miles
  • 2012 – 61,160 miles
  • 2011 – 51,335 miles
  • 2010 – 44,509 miles
  • 2009 – 38,260 miles
  • 2008 – 29,202 miles
  • 2007 – 21,185 miles
  • 2006 – 13,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,584 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY AND CENTRE BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS O/S AND N/S LINKS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • YOUR REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,584 miles (+6,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,584 miles
    Test number
    267121687518
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,463 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,463 miles
    Test number
    298333246561
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY AND CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS O/S AND N/S LINKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryYOUR REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

  3. Fail144,457 miles (+8,043)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,457 miles
    Test number
    434993278904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY AND CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS O/S AND N/S LINKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryYOUR REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

  4. Pass136,414 miles (+247)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,414 miles
    Test number
    213595023961
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail136,167 miles (+7,029)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,167 miles
    Test number
    913521176326
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch missing DOOR HANDLE (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine LEAKING AT THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,138 miles (+10,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,138 miles
    Test number
    307486902720
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    806249227817
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryYOUR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

  8. Fail119,080 miles (+7,826)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    597633440926
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryYOUR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

  9. Pass111,254 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,254 miles
    Test number
    281268841785
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail111,253 miles (+7,127)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,253 miles
    Test number
    713653558612
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass104,126 miles (+10,332)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    545403911127
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    337067431282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,792 miles (+8,110)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    880974721257
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on

  14. Pass85,682 miles (+2,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    876546773126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on

  15. Pass82,957 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,957 miles
    Test number
    348980268536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    919430155096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,496 miles (+4,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    147960455490
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass74,383 miles (+3,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    468637154082
    • NoteUnderbody areas starting to surface corrode.

  19. Pass70,550 miles (+9,390)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    937639553073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail61,160 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    477958752037
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass61,160 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    649968652072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,335 miles (+6,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    825390061033
    • 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)

  23. Pass44,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    152562960042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,509 miles (+6,249)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    794180760066
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass38,260 miles (+9,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    254338319198
    • 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)

  26. Pass29,202 miles (+8,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,202 miles
    Test number
    332243438187
    • NoteRear No.plate Fading
    • NoteSteering Rack Weap

  27. Pass21,185 miles (+7,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    391401737184
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass13,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,614 miles
    Test number
    261927736184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 MSV

Does LX02 MSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 MSV is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 MSV?
The MOT on LX02 MSV is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 MSV done?
LX02 MSV was recorded at 150,584 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,964 miles a year.
Has LX02 MSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 MSV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX02 MSV 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 MSV find?
LX02 MSV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s.

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