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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

LX55 VGDMOT history

LX55 VGD is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LX55 VGD blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,307 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VGD was last recorded at 99,307 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,156 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,151 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,307 miles
  • 2025 – 90,156 miles
  • 2023 – 81,014 miles
  • 2022 – 57,686 miles
  • 2021 – 48,669 miles
  • 2020 – 46,985 miles
  • 2019 – 42,922 miles
  • 2018 – 36,579 miles
  • 2017 – 29,355 miles
  • 2016 – 28,653 miles
  • 2015 – 26,386 miles
  • 2014 – 24,951 miles
  • 2013 – 24,348 miles
  • 2012 – 22,778 miles
  • 2011 – 21,308 miles
  • 2010 – 20,655 miles
  • 2009 – 17,852 miles
  • 2008 – 16,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower reverse lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,307 miles (+9,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    899079594963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  2. Pass90,156 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    853639163381
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside registration lamp light intensity low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin note, offside rear nearing excessive. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.
  3. Fail90,156 miles (+9,142)5 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    981480961116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside registration lamp light intensity low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin note, offside rear nearing excessive. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.
  4. Pass81,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    817241478389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail81,014 miles (+12,298)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    370481114236
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,716 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    725890370290
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower reverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail68,716 miles (+11,030)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    596249639573
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower reverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass57,686 miles (+9,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,686 miles
    Test number
    213256941911
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass48,669 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    615629754261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass46,985 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,985 miles
    Test number
    397666387845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,922 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    366169482641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,579 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    739945097924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,355 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,355 miles
    Test number
    828543491424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    675108433544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,653 miles (+2,267)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    329564340246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass26,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    158856296723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,386 miles (+1,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    126101012035
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass24,951 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    137227804246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    119804203200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail24,348 miles (+1,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    556723303215
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass22,778 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,778 miles
    Test number
    335526092182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,308 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    915693981140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass20,655 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    990760590164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass17,852 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,852 miles
    Test number
    931858669179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,952 miles
    Test number
    343962678194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VGD

Does LX55 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VGD is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VGD?
The MOT on LX55 VGD is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VGD done?
LX55 VGD was recorded at 99,307 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has LX55 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VGD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 VGD 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 VGD find?
LX55 VGD passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on outer face; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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