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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VFUMOT history

LX55 VFU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LX55 VFU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,610 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VFU was last recorded at 128,610 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 5,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,141 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,469 miles
Average per year
6,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,610 miles
  • 2024 – 123,141 miles
  • 2023 – 116,462 miles
  • 2022 – 111,042 miles
  • 2021 – 106,264 miles
  • 2020 – 104,368 miles
  • 2019 – 101,116 miles
  • 2018 – 95,703 miles
  • 2017 – 87,580 miles
  • 2016 – 83,654 miles
  • 2015 – 75,764 miles
  • 2014 – 67,791 miles
  • 2013 – 60,437 miles
  • 2012 – 53,172 miles
  • 2011 – 45,678 miles
  • 2010 – 33,776 miles
  • 2009 – 25,070 miles
  • 2008 – 23,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,610 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,610 miles (+5,469)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,610 miles
    Test number
    768243402095
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass123,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    725462038122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,141 miles (+6,679)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    712661838442
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass116,462 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,462 miles
    Test number
    831316326430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    119250836210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,042 miles (+4,778)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    725314616320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,264 miles
    Test number
    866668391357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,264 miles (+1,896)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,264 miles
    Test number
    387991622764
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,368 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    656640238413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,116 miles (+5,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,116 miles
    Test number
    421309515918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,703 miles (+8,123)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    365119228034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,580 miles (+3,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    174636134650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass83,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    141177160282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail83,654 miles (+7,890)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    506092283694
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE WORN TO 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE WORN TO 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  15. Pass75,764 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    251554983477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    428729404448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,791 miles (+7,354)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    236349004319
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s + O/s front tyres wearing thin, also wearing on the inner edges.

  18. Pass60,437 miles (+7,265)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    307123313315
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass53,172 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    785684112330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,678 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    266101921307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    307790381039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,143 miles (+7,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    968440981052
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass33,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    141436970049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,776 miles (+8,706)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    361606170048
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass25,070 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    111738099032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,726 miles
    Test number
    283574568264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VFU

Does LX55 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VFU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VFU?
The MOT on LX55 VFU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VFU done?
LX55 VFU was recorded at 128,610 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
Has LX55 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VFU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VFU 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 VFU find?
LX55 VFU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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