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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX03 VLSMOT history

LX03 VLS is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

LX03 VLS green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
65,423 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 VLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX03 VLS was last recorded at 65,423 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2011: 2,814 miles, lower than 34,844 miles on 2 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,526 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,897 miles
Average per year
2,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,423 miles
  • 2024 – 63,526 miles
  • 2023 – 56,130 miles
  • 2022 – 45,108 miles
  • 2021 – 35,078 miles
  • 2020 – 33,617 miles
  • 2019 – 31,468 miles
  • 2018 – 29,594 miles
  • 2017 – 27,139 miles
  • 2016 – 24,458 miles
  • 2015 – 20,975 miles
  • 2014 – 17,220 miles
  • 2013 – 13,685 miles
  • 2012 – 9,828 miles
  • 2011 – 2,814 miles
  • 2010 – 34,844 miles
  • 2009 – 28,872 miles
  • 2008 – 22,410 miles
  • 2007 – 16,517 miles
  • 2006 – 10,802 miles
  • 2005 – 9,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,423 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill has large corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,423 miles (+1,897)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    715143584080
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill has large corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass63,526 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    359529085846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  3. Fail63,526 miles (+7,396)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    393386189064
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  4. Pass56,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    484529998558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,128 miles (+11,020)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    983573761098
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    736399211867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,105 miles (+10,027)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    719537233251
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass35,078 miles (+1,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    171947596867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryDamage nearside body work

  9. Pass33,617 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    273390206631
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside bodywork

  10. Pass31,468 miles (+1,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    236409990534
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

  11. Pass29,594 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,594 miles
    Test number
    220313872657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,139 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    844386970386
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside bodywork

  13. Pass24,458 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    357846040045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,975 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,975 miles
    Test number
    259387695101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,220 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,220 miles
    Test number
    705289994157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    786313693192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass13,685 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    946313193128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,828 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,828 miles
    Test number
    556652002201
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass9,828 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,828 miles
    Test number
    968442802216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,814 miles (-32,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    2,814 miles
    Test number
    188922151142
    • 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)

  21. Pass34,844 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    111603750123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,872 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,872 miles
    Test number
    963234459113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,410 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,410 miles
    Test number
    410664158128
    • 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)

  24. Pass16,517 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,517 miles
    Test number
    334476657100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,802 miles
    Test number
    521078756137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,802 miles (+1,418)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,802 miles
    Test number
    200821156458
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass9,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,384 miles
    Test number
    404245315345
    • Note6mm of tread left on n/s/r †4mm '' '' '' ''n/s/f †6mm '' '' '' ''o/s/f †6mm '' '', '' ''o/s/r

Questions about LX03 VLS

Does LX03 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 VLS expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 VLS?
The MOT on LX03 VLS expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 VLS done?
LX03 VLS was recorded at 65,423 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
Has LX03 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 VLS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX03 VLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX03 VLS find?
LX03 VLS failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 2 major defects: front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has large corrosion hole.

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