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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 TWZMOT history

LX55 TWZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

LX55 TWZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
148,594 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 TWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 TWZ was last recorded at 148,594 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2020: 143,371 miles, lower than 160,164 miles on 6 Nov 2019.

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
148,244 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
6,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,594 miles
  • 2023 – 148,244 miles
  • 2022 – 148,052 miles
  • 2021 – 145,267 miles
  • 2020 – 143,371 miles
  • 2019 – 160,164 miles
  • 2018 – 137,475 miles
  • 2017 – 125,526 miles
  • 2016 – 117,204 miles
  • 2015 – 111,792 miles
  • 2014 – 103,559 miles
  • 2013 – 93,251 miles
  • 2012 – 83,193 miles
  • 2011 – 78,193 miles
  • 2010 – 67,327 miles
  • 2009 – 55,712 miles
  • 2008 – 44,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,594 miles
    Test number
    189570199702
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  2. Fail148,594 miles (+350)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,594 miles
    Test number
    207475917633
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Pass148,244 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,244 miles
    Test number
    145026330505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,243 miles (+191)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    137481582548
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,052 miles (+2,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,052 miles
    Test number
    675607601198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass145,267 miles (+1,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,267 miles
    Test number
    594497437828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake could do with adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass143,371 miles (-16,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,371 miles
    Test number
    131676626677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,164 miles (+22,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,164 miles
    Test number
    872104459624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,475 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    515637272439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail137,475 miles (+11,949)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    527527089605
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,526 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,526 miles
    Test number
    490424897777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  12. Fail125,525 miles (+8,321)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    314344464041
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported both (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUnable to open bonnet to check anything

  13. Pass117,204 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,204 miles
    Test number
    697884208378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass111,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    610870956796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,791 miles (+8,232)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    111877220973
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,559 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    319429284477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,251 miles (+10,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    576207543236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass83,193 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    299667032202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,193 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    739388041223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass78,193 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    987968441211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    173739130279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,327 miles (+11,615)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    971449230256
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteComing up for new front brake discs

  23. Pass55,712 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    902060949201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    272532648225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,231 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    942342448217
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCrack on n/s/r tyre

Questions about LX55 TWZ

Does LX55 TWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 TWZ expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 TWZ?
The MOT on LX55 TWZ expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 TWZ done?
LX55 TWZ was recorded at 148,594 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 6,418 miles a year.
Has LX55 TWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 TWZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 TWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 TWZ find?
LX55 TWZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly.

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