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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LX54 KVGMOT history

LX54 KVG is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

LX54 KVG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2026
Mileage
87,760 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 KVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 KVG was last recorded at 87,760 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,747 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,760 miles
  • 2023 – 72,949 miles
  • 2022 – 62,375 miles
  • 2021 – 60,385 miles
  • 2019 – 40,986 miles
  • 2018 – 33,735 miles
  • 2016 – 21,011 miles
  • 2015 – 19,540 miles
  • 2014 – 16,464 miles
  • 2013 – 13,823 miles
  • 2012 – 11,786 miles
  • 2011 – 10,811 miles
  • 2010 – 10,075 miles
  • 2009 – 9,110 miles
  • 2008 – 7,849 miles
  • 2007 – 6,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,760 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear facing panels rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNsf lower arm ball joint slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNsf tyre on limitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNsr suspension arm very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNsr tyre cut in tread no cords showingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear springs very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear springs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,760 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    381076419311
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear facing panels rusty
    • AdvisoryNsf lower arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryNsr suspension arm very rusty
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cut in tread no cords showing
    • AdvisoryRear springs very rusty
  2. Fail87,747 miles (+14,798)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    763839103697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear facing panels rusty
    • AdvisoryNsf lower arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryNsr suspension arm very rusty
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cut in tread no cords showing
    • AdvisoryRear springs very rusty
  3. Pass72,949 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    165422561473
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  4. Fail72,918 miles (+10,543)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    409629162746
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  5. Pass62,375 miles (+1,990)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    934764227024
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/closing panles (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,385 miles (+10,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    702186228631
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank???
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,756 miles (+8,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    136888291475
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass40,986 miles (+7,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    117994703418
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre side wall perished
  9. Pass33,735 miles (+11,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    775599633800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both side tyre side wall perished
  10. Pass22,723 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,723 miles
    Test number
    488281837830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,011 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    896082716065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,540 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,540 miles
    Test number
    245292271813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,464 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,464 miles
    Test number
    596156714361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,823 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,823 miles
    Test number
    236298913311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,786 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,786 miles
    Test number
    147730292214
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
  16. Pass11,786 miles (+975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,786 miles
    Test number
    327620692427
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
  17. Pass10,811 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,811 miles
    Test number
    318033681412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,075 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,075 miles
    Test number
    543964590227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,110 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,110 miles
    Test number
    304206989234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,849 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    7,849 miles
    Test number
    383478388493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    6,636 miles
    Test number
    371656997252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 KVG

Does LX54 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 KVG expired on 4 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 KVG?
The MOT on LX54 KVG expired on 4 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 KVG done?
LX54 KVG was recorded at 87,760 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has LX54 KVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 KVG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 KVG 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 LX54 KVG find?
LX54 KVG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: all tyres worn on edges; both rear facing panels rusty; nsf lower arm ball joint slight play, and 4 more.

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