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Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VFKMOT history

LX55 VFK is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LX55 VFK orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
153,042 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VFK was last recorded at 153,042 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,042 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,042 miles
  • 2023 – 142,340 miles
  • 2022 – 132,397 miles
  • 2021 – 127,221 miles
  • 2020 – 120,632 miles
  • 2019 – 107,642 miles
  • 2018 – 94,335 miles
  • 2017 – 80,370 miles
  • 2016 – 68,296 miles
  • 2015 – 54,566 miles
  • 2014 – 45,113 miles
  • 2013 – 32,846 miles
  • 2012 – 25,479 miles
  • 2011 – 19,761 miles
  • 2010 – 12,290 miles
  • 2009 – 4,555 miles
  • 2008 – 3,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Both rear trailing arm bushes have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,042 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,042 miles
    Test number
    466273232096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail153,042 miles (+10,702)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,042 miles
    Test number
    932740124093
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass142,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,340 miles
    Test number
    595685756442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail142,340 miles (+9,943)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,340 miles
    Test number
    984097919596
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass132,397 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    176824235141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    426498474314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,221 miles (+6,589)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    570068673439
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass120,632 miles (+12,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    209953908575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,642 miles (+13,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,642 miles
    Test number
    937720814124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass94,335 miles (+265)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    315955297855
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes have play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to excessive (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail94,070 miles (+13,700)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    560482515813
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes have play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to excessive (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass80,370 miles (+12,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    347179385577
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit
  13. Pass68,296 miles (+13,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    665911773834
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel buckled
  14. Pass54,566 miles (+9,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    514733020728
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread depths worn close to legal limit
  15. Pass45,113 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    837135734377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,321 miles (+7,475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,321 miles
    Test number
    425199524191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension 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)
  17. Pass32,846 miles (+7,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,846 miles
    Test number
    208894343131
    • 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)
  18. Pass25,479 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,479 miles
    Test number
    875747262127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,761 miles
    Test number
    675127161130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,732 miles (+7,442)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    428787361109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass12,290 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,290 miles
    Test number
    231270760420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,555 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    4,555 miles
    Test number
    244157169414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    3,705 miles
    Test number
    441472958215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VFK

Does LX55 VFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VFK expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VFK?
The MOT on LX55 VFK expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VFK done?
LX55 VFK was recorded at 153,042 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 8,835 miles a year.
Has LX55 VFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VFK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 VFK 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 VFK find?
LX55 VFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 5 more.

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