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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VJMMOT history

LX55 VJM is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LX55 VJM silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,537 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VJM
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
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VJM was last recorded at 71,537 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 10,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,010 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,527 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,537 miles
  • 2024 – 61,010 miles
  • 2023 – 57,141 miles
  • 2022 – 56,286 miles
  • 2020 – 55,219 miles
  • 2019 – 54,096 miles
  • 2018 – 52,286 miles
  • 2017 – 49,747 miles
  • 2016 – 46,937 miles
  • 2015 – 43,996 miles
  • 2014 – 40,605 miles
  • 2013 – 37,180 miles
  • 2012 – 33,235 miles
  • 2011 – 30,791 miles
  • 2010 – 27,610 miles
  • 2008 – 22,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,537 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield is loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Wet test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,537 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    526281399625
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail71,537 miles (+10,527)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    273207326954
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass61,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    688799011751
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail61,009 miles (+3,285)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,009 miles
    Test number
    106789310168
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass57,724 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    206013551179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,141 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    907655075060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass56,286 miles (+1,067)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    858775251095
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass55,219 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,219 miles
    Test number
    676180203331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    612942912909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,096 miles (+1,810)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    259157836183
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,286 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    798289495306
    • AdvisoryWet test

  12. Pass49,747 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    431943223977
    • AdvisoryTray and engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryWet test

  13. Pass46,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    314659945231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,937 miles (+2,941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    583896384376
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass43,996 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    330482342171
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail43,996 miles (+3,391)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    309981362265
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,605 miles (+3,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    328901134313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass37,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,180 miles
    Test number
    428723533405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,180 miles (+3,945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,180 miles
    Test number
    155063433312
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass33,235 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,235 miles
    Test number
    168945132344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    129432731369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail30,791 miles (+3,181)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    718222731328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass27,610 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    303943650290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,991 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    161195148361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,998 miles
    Test number
    354715748242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VJM

Does LX55 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VJM is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VJM?
The MOT on LX55 VJM is valid until 11 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 VJM done?
LX55 VJM was recorded at 71,537 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has LX55 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VJM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 VJM 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 VJM find?
LX55 VJM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; centre exhaust heat shield is loose; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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