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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

V54 LHGMOT history

V54 LHG is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

V54 LHG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2023
Mileage
109,911 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 LHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 LHG was last recorded at 109,911 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2014: 58,284 miles, lower than 85,356 miles on 28 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,463 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
4,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,911 miles
  • 2021 – 108,463 miles
  • 2020 – 107,319 miles
  • 2019 – 105,910 miles
  • 2018 – 102,581 miles
  • 2017 – 99,146 miles
  • 2016 – 95,525 miles
  • 2015 – 91,969 miles
  • 2014 – 58,284 miles
  • 2013 – 85,356 miles
  • 2012 – 82,719 miles
  • 2011 – 79,930 miles
  • 2010 – 77,624 miles
  • 2009 – 74,444 miles
  • 2008 – 61,413 miles
  • 2007 – 45,959 miles
  • 2006 – 40,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,911 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by exhaust and over tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,911 miles (+1,448)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    168341262953
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by exhaust and over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass108,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    439156201265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,463 miles (+1,144)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    244560884218
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,319 miles (+1,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    207491858974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded

  5. Pass105,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,910 miles
    Test number
    913487254652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,909 miles (+3,328)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    352850262560
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,581 miles (+3,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,581 miles
    Test number
    641285377807
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass99,146 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    645610025355
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass95,525 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,525 miles
    Test number
    404253270252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,969 miles (+33,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,969 miles
    Test number
    384945186916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,284 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    218489504335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass58,284 miles (-27,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    417329704340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass85,356 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    766101003350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,719 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    137208912388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,930 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    959737971256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,624 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    881419570256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    574413659204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,444 miles (+13,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    890762659299
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass61,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    694208778294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,413 miles (+15,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    402047278280
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass45,959 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    290007647287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    420425826331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 LHG

Does V54 LHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 LHG expired on 12 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 LHG?
The MOT on V54 LHG expired on 12 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 LHG done?
V54 LHG was recorded at 109,911 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 4,382 miles a year.
Has V54 LHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 LHG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V54 LHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V54 LHG find?
V54 LHG passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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