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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

LX07 VMPMOT history

LX07 VMP is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LX07 VMP red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,972 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VMP was last recorded at 74,972 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,435 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
537 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,972 miles
  • 2025 – 67,274 miles
  • 2024 – 66,568 miles
  • 2023 – 65,366 miles
  • 2022 – 63,775 miles
  • 2021 – 61,787 miles
  • 2020 – 60,897 miles
  • 2019 – 58,208 miles
  • 2018 – 56,050 miles
  • 2017 – 53,485 miles
  • 2016 – 50,575 miles
  • 2015 – 46,604 miles
  • 2014 – 42,816 miles
  • 2013 – 36,747 miles
  • 2012 – 31,383 miles
  • 2011 – 26,327 miles
  • 2010 – 20,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,972 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension & inner sills corroded

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front fog lamp slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,972 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    314735342880
    • AdvisoryRear suspension & inner sills corroded
  2. Fail74,435 miles (+7,161)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,435 miles
    Test number
    556425530870
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and N/s rear inner sills corroded
  3. Pass67,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    632752174306
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounts badly corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail67,273 miles (+705)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    189700246021
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounts badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass66,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    761103500324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,567 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,567 miles
    Test number
    321774432157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    740156266988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail65,366 miles (+1,591)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    111502631994
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass63,775 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    902102225540
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail63,775 miles (+1,988)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    401769636996
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass61,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    848707911867
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on edges and perished sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail61,787 miles (+890)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    604768155170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on edges and perished sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass60,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    647965992508
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail60,897 miles (+2,689)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    390378653837
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass58,208 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,208 miles
    Test number
    423385041431
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  16. Pass56,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    848510855952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail56,050 miles (+2,565)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    759310008928
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass53,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    524410190347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,484 miles (+2,909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    417924443600
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  20. Pass50,575 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    509496880601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,604 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    247202065099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,816 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    119919874458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail36,747 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    337652773038
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Pass36,747 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    398502073023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,383 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,383 miles
    Test number
    195555472089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    725605571004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,327 miles (+5,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    725365571072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  28. Pass20,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    754598180083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail20,693 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    313375480077
    • FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has damage to side wall (no cords exposed) o/s/f tyre allmost to canvas on inside edge
    • NoteRear indicators showing slight white

Questions about LX07 VMP

Does LX07 VMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 VMP is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VMP?
The MOT on LX07 VMP is valid until 28 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 VMP done?
LX07 VMP was recorded at 74,972 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has LX07 VMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VMP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX07 VMP 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 VMP find?
LX07 VMP passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension & inner sills corroded.

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