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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 UEKMOT history

LX55 UEK is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

LX55 UEK blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
149,266 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 UEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 UEK was last recorded at 149,266 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,266 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,266 miles
  • 2022 – 138,689 miles
  • 2021 – 126,529 miles
  • 2020 – 117,928 miles
  • 2018 – 105,597 miles
  • 2017 – 98,440 miles
  • 2016 – 90,015 miles
  • 2015 – 80,450 miles
  • 2014 – 70,056 miles
  • 2013 – 60,286 miles
  • 2012 – 51,108 miles
  • 2011 – 41,954 miles
  • 2010 – 24,805 miles
  • 2009 – 24,805 miles
  • 2008 – 18,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust floor heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel tank heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,266 miles
    Test number
    631673157632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust floor heat shield insecure

  2. Fail149,266 miles (+10,577)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,266 miles
    Test number
    804214493870
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust floor heat shield insecure

  3. Pass138,689 miles (+297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,689 miles
    Test number
    193982020417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure

  4. Fail138,392 miles (+11,863)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,392 miles
    Test number
    323313111002
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure

  5. Pass126,529 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    215762410145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail126,529 miles (+8,601)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    888716299314
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass117,928 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    118983972749
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to wing, not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged and loose

  8. Fail117,928 miles (+12,331)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    231207995677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to wing, not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged and loose

  9. Pass105,597 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    741832441253
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail105,597 miles (+7,157)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    728587053849
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,440 miles (+8,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    115552081925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,015 miles
    Test number
    178294605264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,015 miles (+9,565)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,015 miles
    Test number
    663092585343
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,450 miles (+10,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    516526621334
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass70,056 miles (+9,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    708461504317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass60,286 miles (+9,178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    335272513391
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn.

  17. Pass51,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    897874912355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,106 miles (+9,152)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    969124812325
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,954 miles (+17,149)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,954 miles
    Test number
    488068711436
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil level below minimum

  20. Pass24,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    870263320368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,805 miles (+5,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    991490239396
    • NoteNote rear tyres getting down to limmit

  22. Pass18,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,808 miles
    Test number
    630290718387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 UEK

Does LX55 UEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 UEK expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 UEK?
The MOT on LX55 UEK expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 UEK done?
LX55 UEK was recorded at 149,266 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 9,202 miles a year.
Has LX55 UEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 UEK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 UEK 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 UEK find?
LX55 UEK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; exhaust floor heat shield insecure.

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