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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LX02 VAFMOT history

LX02 VAF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LX02 VAF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,030 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 VAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 VAF was last recorded at 146,030 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,470 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,560 miles
Average per year
5,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,030 miles
  • 2025 – 144,470 miles
  • 2024 – 143,037 miles
  • 2023 – 140,133 miles
  • 2022 – 137,716 miles
  • 2021 – 136,073 miles
  • 2020 – 134,403 miles
  • 2019 – 132,896 miles
  • 2018 – 130,007 miles
  • 2017 – 126,979 miles
  • 2016 – 116,591 miles
  • 2015 – 108,659 miles
  • 2014 – 97,459 miles
  • 2013 – 87,632 miles
  • 2012 – 76,963 miles
  • 2011 – 67,035 miles
  • 2010 – 59,341 miles
  • 2009 – 54,074 miles
  • 2008 – 48,968 miles
  • 2007 – 43,214 miles
  • 2006 – 35,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,030 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,030 miles (+1,560)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,030 miles
    Test number
    306164866275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,470 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,470 miles
    Test number
    184883443487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,037 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,037 miles
    Test number
    906421205845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,133 miles
    Test number
    457568936320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,133 miles (+2,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,133 miles
    Test number
    119751841272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,716 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    435918638782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,073 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,073 miles
    Test number
    550899154769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,403 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,403 miles
    Test number
    756425894495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,896 miles
    Test number
    698659827666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail132,896 miles (+2,889)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,896 miles
    Test number
    896874987723
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass130,007 miles (+3,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    217207931853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass126,979 miles (+10,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    318772776583
    • 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)

  13. Pass116,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    405831894424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,591 miles (+7,932)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    346079670792
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass108,659 miles (+196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    376356675024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail108,463 miles (+11,004)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    738003875072
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass97,459 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,459 miles
    Test number
    465614574068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    205828973080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail87,632 miles (+10,669)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    398928873058
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass76,963 miles (+9,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    118839872412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,035 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    969834271018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,341 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    402276770027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    122876479420
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass54,074 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    162776979064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,968 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    582135668042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,214 miles (+7,426)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    581086567084
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear trye has slight flat spots
    • NoteOffside rear trye has slight flat spots

  27. Pass35,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    483755866017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 VAF

Does LX02 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 VAF is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 VAF?
The MOT on LX02 VAF is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 VAF done?
LX02 VAF was recorded at 146,030 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,511 miles a year.
Has LX02 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 VAF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX02 VAF 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 VAF find?
LX02 VAF passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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