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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VJJMOT history

LX55 VJJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LX55 VJJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
98,670 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VJJ was last recorded at 98,670 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 10,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,885 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,785 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,670 miles
  • 2023 – 87,885 miles
  • 2022 – 75,454 miles
  • 2021 – 62,957 miles
  • 2020 – 56,609 miles
  • 2019 – 53,640 miles
  • 2018 – 49,210 miles
  • 2017 – 46,098 miles
  • 2016 – 43,508 miles
  • 2015 – 40,304 miles
  • 2014 – 37,133 miles
  • 2013 – 33,983 miles
  • 2012 – 30,577 miles
  • 2011 – 27,310 miles
  • 2010 – 24,165 miles
  • 2009 – 20,959 miles
  • 2008 – 17,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,670 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    620000616207
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,670 miles (+10,785)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    854104337599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,885 miles (+12,431)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    447494553511
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,454 miles
    Test number
    708509380068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,454 miles (+12,497)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,454 miles
    Test number
    146220577222
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    551062495539
    • 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))

  7. Fail62,957 miles (+6,348)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    200132415293
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass56,609 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    361517519802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,640 miles (+4,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    799032582849
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass49,210 miles (+3,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,210 miles
    Test number
    838432566649
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,098 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    852482913602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass43,508 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    666636081536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,304 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    156824204721
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass37,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    278967994225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail37,133 miles (+3,150)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    409827194237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass33,983 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    438442203486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass30,577 miles (+3,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    908590612327
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  18. Pass27,310 miles (+3,145)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    468492611476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWear on front brake discs.

  19. Pass24,165 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    430440500400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,959 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,959 miles
    Test number
    434622109489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass17,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,527 miles
    Test number
    534304608317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VJJ

Does LX55 VJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VJJ expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VJJ?
The MOT on LX55 VJJ expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VJJ done?
LX55 VJJ was recorded at 98,670 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has LX55 VJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VJJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VJJ 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 VJJ find?
LX55 VJJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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