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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LX07 VHNMOT history

LX07 VHN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LX07 VHN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,861 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VHN was last recorded at 152,861 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,791 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
7,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,861 miles
  • 2025 – 146,127 miles
  • 2024 – 142,543 miles
  • 2023 – 139,862 miles
  • 2022 – 138,005 miles
  • 2021 – 134,289 miles
  • 2020 – 130,632 miles
  • 2019 – 126,185 miles
  • 2018 – 101,982 miles
  • 2017 – 95,649 miles
  • 2016 – 80,664 miles
  • 2015 – 71,387 miles
  • 2014 – 63,415 miles
  • 2013 – 54,296 miles
  • 2012 – 44,808 miles
  • 2011 – 35,958 miles
  • 2010 – 26,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,861 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames [front and rear] corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,861 miles (+70)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,861 miles
    Test number
    470817362385
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames [front and rear] corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail152,791 miles (+6,664)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,791 miles
    Test number
    664438260160
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames [front and rear] corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,127 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,127 miles
    Test number
    509037383031
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail146,127 miles (+3,584)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,127 miles
    Test number
    692507836765
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass142,543 miles (+2,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    865538387968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass139,862 miles (+1,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,862 miles
    Test number
    769240493936
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass138,005 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    752777608926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail138,005 miles (+3,716)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    304575837044
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heatsheilds loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass134,289 miles (+3,657)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,289 miles
    Test number
    815838438860
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heatsheilds insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  10. Pass130,632 miles (+4,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    355891557970
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light very dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass126,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,185 miles
    Test number
    734951183902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail126,185 miles (+24,203)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,185 miles
    Test number
    730080037853
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass101,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    469716726833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,982 miles (+6,333)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    358784508118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass95,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    813538047609
    • 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)
  16. Fail95,648 miles (+14,984)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    200195188996
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)
  17. Pass80,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    537300060059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,664 miles (+9,277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    505052557545
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass71,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    309269465002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail71,387 miles (+7,972)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    197599665421
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass63,415 miles (+9,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    757931774024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass54,296 miles (+9,488)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    196373163074
    • NoteAdvs rear brake check
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall damaged
  23. Pass44,808 miles (+8,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    137255162046
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass35,958 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    467056951016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    223415150027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,687 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    150185950462
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX07 VHN

Does LX07 VHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 VHN is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VHN?
The MOT on LX07 VHN is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 VHN done?
LX07 VHN was recorded at 152,861 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
Has LX07 VHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VHN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX07 VHN 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 LX07 VHN find?
LX07 VHN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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