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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX54 LSZMOT history

LX54 LSZ is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LX54 LSZ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,837 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 LSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 LSZ was last recorded at 101,837 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2013: 59,353 miles, lower than 83,816 miles on 7 Jan 2012.

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
101,826 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,837 miles
  • 2025 – 98,442 miles
  • 2024 – 95,368 miles
  • 2023 – 90,992 miles
  • 2022 – 83,506 miles
  • 2021 – 80,054 miles
  • 2020 – 77,185 miles
  • 2019 – 74,227 miles
  • 2018 – 71,943 miles
  • 2017 – 69,770 miles
  • 2016 – 69,292 miles
  • 2015 – 67,301 miles
  • 2014 – 65,354 miles
  • 2013 – 59,353 miles
  • 2012 – 83,816 miles
  • 2010 – 41,313 miles
  • 2009 – 33,759 miles
  • 2008 – 20,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged due to worm blades

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,837 miles (+11)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    582327879791
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail101,826 miles (+3,384)1 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    420694191077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp with fluid
  3. Pass98,442 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    101249602360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,368 miles (+4,376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    194200491293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass90,992 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,992 miles
    Test number
    553277042197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,661 miles (+7,155)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,661 miles
    Test number
    975319355007
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass83,506 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    704073823721
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged due to worm blades (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail83,505 miles (+3,451)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    698448635717
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged due to worm blades (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,054 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,054 miles
    Test number
    625213061022
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,053 miles (+2,868)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    329601318539
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass77,185 miles (+2,958)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    941445793334
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass74,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,227 miles
    Test number
    958722349614
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside windscreen damaged due to prolonged use of worn wiper blades.
  13. Fail74,226 miles (+2,283)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,226 miles
    Test number
    906068689716
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside windscreen damaged due to prolonged use of worn wiper blades.
  14. Pass71,943 miles (+2,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    726125800083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched/damaged but not in view of the road
  15. Pass69,770 miles (+478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    253294337613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass69,292 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,292 miles
    Test number
    472480536751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass67,301 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    695500015081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,354 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    698110214008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,353 miles (-24,463)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    425615303045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,816 miles (+42,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    159217002418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,313 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    293955560301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    472593769400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,759 miles (+13,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    412183369490
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass20,326 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    362871268258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,295 miles
    Test number
    562323028054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 LSZ

Does LX54 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 LSZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 LSZ?
The MOT on LX54 LSZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 LSZ done?
LX54 LSZ was recorded at 101,837 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has LX54 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 LSZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 LSZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 LSZ find?
LX54 LSZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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