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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 UBJMOT history

LX55 UBJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LX55 UBJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,470 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 UBJ
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
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 UBJ was last recorded at 149,470 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,467 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,470 miles
  • 2025 – 137,526 miles
  • 2024 – 127,946 miles
  • 2023 – 115,018 miles
  • 2022 – 108,958 miles
  • 2019 – 106,305 miles
  • 2017 – 96,757 miles
  • 2016 – 91,693 miles
  • 2015 – 77,698 miles
  • 2014 – 71,934 miles
  • 2013 – 66,815 miles
  • 2012 – 56,169 miles
  • 2011 – 51,324 miles
  • 2010 – 45,893 miles
  • 2009 – 34,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,470 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both wing taped
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,470 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,470 miles
    Test number
    924492232371
    • AdvisoryFront both wing taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,467 miles (+11,941)3 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,467 miles
    Test number
    463373675679
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Pass137,526 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,526 miles
    Test number
    879575092521
    • AdvisoryFront both front wings obviously damaged/corroded but covered in tape
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail137,516 miles (+9,570)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,516 miles
    Test number
    161780016837
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front wings obviously damaged/corroded but covered in tape
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass127,946 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    778296711963
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail127,945 miles (+12,927)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,945 miles
    Test number
    140073911693
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass115,018 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,018 miles
    Test number
    276744886624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,968 miles (+6,010)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    959599899305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,958 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    211755805387
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuto gearbox malfunction

  10. Fail108,958 miles (+2,653)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    250789010105
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuto gearbox malfunction

  11. Pass106,305 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,305 miles
    Test number
    383969097488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,083 miles (+3,505)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    522881818500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass102,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    254037640191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail102,578 miles (+5,821)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    989699346418
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass96,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    163265241006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail96,757 miles (+5,064)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    694945503238
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush comp bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush comp bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass91,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    467443246963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  18. Fail91,693 miles (+13,995)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    515652232221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  19. Pass77,698 miles (+5,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    466363523031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces of front discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen not affecting drivers view of the road

  20. Pass71,934 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    585264974215
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  21. Fail71,934 miles (+5,119)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    407674574235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  22. Pass66,815 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    615419563226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Fail66,815 miles (+10,646)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    458649863218
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  24. Fail56,169 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    495923752118
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass56,169 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    869873652183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,324 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    217025241112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,893 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,893 miles
    Test number
    584489980030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,762 miles
    Test number
    141016889435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 UBJ

Does LX55 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 UBJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 UBJ?
The MOT on LX55 UBJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 UBJ done?
LX55 UBJ was recorded at 149,470 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
Has LX55 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 UBJ has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 UBJ 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 LX55 UBJ find?
LX55 UBJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front both wing taped; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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