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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VGFMOT history

LX55 VGF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LX55 VGF silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,884 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VGF
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
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VGF was last recorded at 85,884 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,596 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,288 miles
Average per year
3,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,884 miles
  • 2025 – 81,596 miles
  • 2024 – 74,752 miles
  • 2023 – 71,438 miles
  • 2022 – 68,982 miles
  • 2021 – 66,445 miles
  • 2020 – 63,844 miles
  • 2019 – 60,815 miles
  • 2018 – 57,480 miles
  • 2017 – 55,213 miles
  • 2016 – 51,853 miles
  • 2015 – 47,293 miles
  • 2014 – 45,283 miles
  • 2013 – 42,561 miles
  • 2012 – 36,930 miles
  • 2011 – 33,116 miles
  • 2010 – 28,978 miles
  • 2009 – 22,958 miles
  • 2008 – 17,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,884 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    408163041263
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail85,883 miles (+4,287)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,883 miles
    Test number
    800600639853
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass81,596 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    944136816961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,366 miles (+6,614)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    869268302275
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,752 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    576946189049
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass71,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    608191624276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,438 miles (+2,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    175320154217
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,982 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    692850061319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,445 miles
    Test number
    771928059734
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail66,444 miles (+2,600)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,444 miles
    Test number
    949317013720
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass63,844 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    425718175161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,815 miles (+3,335)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    194007044432
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass57,480 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    562799043290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate- cracked surface
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate- cracked surface
    • AdvisoryNsf lower suspension arm- rear bush -slight play
    • AdvisoryOsf lower suspension arm- rear bush -slight play

  14. Fail57,480 miles (+2,267)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    727638564332
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate- cracked surface
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate- cracked surface
    • AdvisoryNsf lower suspension arm- rear bush -slight play
    • AdvisoryOsf lower suspension arm- rear bush -slight play

  15. Pass55,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    500792168123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH / WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH / WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail55,213 miles (+3,360)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    456263215563
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH / WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH / WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets partially blocked

  17. Pass51,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    701921776204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,853 miles (+4,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    502295198601
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of tread (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass47,293 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    666354795188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,283 miles
    Test number
    455473884169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,283 miles (+2,722)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,283 miles
    Test number
    689272684112
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteScrew in n/s rear tyre tread

  22. Pass42,561 miles (+5,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,561 miles
    Test number
    385323983136
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  23. Pass36,930 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    535759292157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,116 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,116 miles
    Test number
    637988801259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,978 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,978 miles
    Test number
    271240050285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,958 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,958 miles
    Test number
    191584759234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,811 miles
    Test number
    123739158210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VGF

Does LX55 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VGF is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VGF?
The MOT on LX55 VGF is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VGF done?
LX55 VGF was recorded at 85,884 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,803 miles a year.
Has LX55 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VGF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 VGF 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 VGF find?
LX55 VGF passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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