Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LX03 VMZMOT history
LX03 VMZ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 149,492 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,594 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX03 VMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX03 VMZ was last recorded at 149,492 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 12,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,702 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,790 miles
- Average per year
- 6,594 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,492 miles
- 2025 – 136,702 miles
- 2024 – 128,414 miles
- 2023 – 119,333 miles
- 2022 – 108,718 miles
- 2021 – 97,894 miles
- 2020 – 87,423 miles
- 2019 – 74,592 miles
- 2018 – 57,529 miles
- 2017 – 48,917 miles
- 2016 – 47,361 miles
- 2015 – 45,486 miles
- 2014 – 40,478 miles
- 2013 – 33,003 miles
- 2012 – 31,047 miles
- 2011 – 27,455 miles
- 2010 – 25,518 miles
- 2009 – 23,816 miles
- 2008 – 21,765 miles
- 2007 – 20,014 miles
- 2006 – 17,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,492 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear exhaust box rear hanger rubber deteriated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,492 miles (+12,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 149,492 miles
- Test number
- 573616031460
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass136,702 miles (+8,288)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,702 miles
- Test number
- 863174016057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,414 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 128,414 miles
- Test number
- 576800839352
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail128,408 miles (+9,075)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,408 miles
- Test number
- 206932680800
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass119,333 miles (+140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 119,333 miles
- Test number
- 977381803026
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail119,193 miles (+10,475)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,193 miles
- Test number
- 629920380720
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,718 miles (+10,824)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,718 miles
- Test number
- 921742973567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,894 miles (+10,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,894 miles
- Test number
- 230525647729
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,423 miles (+12,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 87,423 miles
- Test number
- 616165390715
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass74,592 miles (+17,063)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 74,592 miles
- Test number
- 362791939388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,529 miles (+8,612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,529 miles
- Test number
- 850440033230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass48,917 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 48,917 miles
- Test number
- 972181220691
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail48,917 miles (+1,556)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,917 miles
- Test number
- 374684948236
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass47,361 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,361 miles
- Test number
- 204674448421
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rear hanger rubber deteriated
Fail47,361 miles (+1,875)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,361 miles
- Test number
- 784837565807
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rear hanger rubber deteriated
Pass45,486 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 45,486 miles
- Test number
- 249353545022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,478 miles (+7,475)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 40,478 miles
- Test number
- 327904144020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass33,003 miles (+1,956)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,003 miles
- Test number
- 636580553038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,047 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 31,047 miles
- Test number
- 319481652047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,455 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,455 miles
- Test number
- 368274251093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 25,518 miles
- Test number
- 872664660003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,518 miles (+1,702)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,518 miles
- Test number
- 160874360432
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Pass23,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 23,816 miles
- Test number
- 611008169066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,816 miles (+2,051)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,816 miles
- Test number
- 194025069433
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass21,765 miles (+1,751)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 21,765 miles
- Test number
- 163900468416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,014 miles (+2,192)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 20,014 miles
- Test number
- 402507467021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 17,822 miles
- Test number
- 512948266072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX03 VMZ
- Does LX03 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 VMZ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX03 VMZ?
- The MOT on LX03 VMZ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX03 VMZ done?
- LX03 VMZ was recorded at 149,492 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
- Has LX03 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX03 VMZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX03 VMZ 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 LX03 VMZ find?
- LX03 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded.
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