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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VFMMOT history

LX55 VFM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LX55 VFM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,325 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VFM
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
24 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VFM was last recorded at 106,325 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,136 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,325 miles
  • 2025 – 102,136 miles
  • 2024 – 98,430 miles
  • 2023 – 94,355 miles
  • 2022 – 90,380 miles
  • 2021 – 86,798 miles
  • 2020 – 84,835 miles
  • 2019 – 79,919 miles
  • 2018 – 72,334 miles
  • 2017 – 66,203 miles
  • 2016 – 62,755 miles
  • 2015 – 59,866 miles
  • 2014 – 55,163 miles
  • 2012 – 54,628 miles
  • 2011 – 48,071 miles
  • 2010 – 34,051 miles
  • 2009 – 23,383 miles
  • 2008 – 20,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,325 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,325 miles (+4,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    141371818745
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,136 miles (+3,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,136 miles
    Test number
    683887293525
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,430 miles (+4,075)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    819689310878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,355 miles (+3,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,355 miles
    Test number
    695850890976
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  5. Pass90,380 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,380 miles
    Test number
    918403197929
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  6. Pass86,798 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,798 miles
    Test number
    113109518038
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  7. Pass84,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    942415548031
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  8. Fail84,835 miles (+4,916)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    389253148641
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  9. Pass79,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    419215516851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,919 miles (+7,585)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    275502895766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass72,334 miles (+6,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    131525310768
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside edges

  12. Pass66,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    450133164296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,203 miles (+3,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    945607599062
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass62,755 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,755 miles
    Test number
    577426036426
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread cracked

  15. Pass59,866 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,866 miles
    Test number
    105810375422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,163 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    167446174097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,628 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    497877042314
    • NoteEngine Oil level just below minimum. Addeed 1 Litre Oil.

  18. Fail54,628 miles (+6,557)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    678837042311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine Oil level just below minimum. Addeed 1 Litre Oil.

  19. Pass48,071 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    297549941369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,349 miles (+9,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    147694461116
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass34,051 miles (+10,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    424145360140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    391524879178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,383 miles (+3,294)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    700784579111
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass20,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,089 miles
    Test number
    842890148288
    • 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)

Questions about LX55 VFM

Does LX55 VFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VFM is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VFM?
The MOT on LX55 VFM is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VFM done?
LX55 VFM was recorded at 106,325 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has LX55 VFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VFM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LX55 VFM 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 VFM find?
LX55 VFM passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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