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Ford Focus

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

Y5 LXRMOT history

Y5 LXR is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y5 LXR orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,976 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LXR was last recorded at 100,976 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,672 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,304 miles
Average per year
5,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,976 miles
  • 2025 – 94,672 miles
  • 2024 – 87,807 miles
  • 2022 – 85,192 miles
  • 2021 – 80,892 miles
  • 2020 – 76,110 miles
  • 2019 – 74,003 miles
  • 2018 – 70,332 miles
  • 2017 – 65,626 miles
  • 2016 – 59,577 miles
  • 2015 – 51,352 miles
  • 2014 – 43,054 miles
  • 2013 – 37,426 miles
  • 2012 – 26,662 miles
  • 2011 – 21,894 miles
  • 2010 – 17,846 miles
  • 2009 – 13,132 miles
  • 2008 – 2,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,976 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (not track rod end) (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,976 miles (+6,304)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    964261646840
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (not track rod end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,672 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,672 miles
    Test number
    601489991850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,662 miles (+6,855)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    186153087641
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,807 miles (+2,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,807 miles
    Test number
    906061950466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,192 miles (+4,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    521124744736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    606626608585
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,892 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    156019781749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,110 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    934700116500
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Fail76,092 miles (+2,089)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    657358588083
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass74,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    622492021299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,000 miles (+3,668)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,000 miles
    Test number
    796293947468
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,332 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    179046318218
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail70,332 miles (+40)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    121505760076
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail70,292 miles (+4,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    497530093194
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass65,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    314230566541
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail65,626 miles (+6,049)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    331681383631
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,577 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    257124032655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,352 miles (+8,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    469099065020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass43,054 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    568855284070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    485831353109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,426 miles (+10,764)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    767111653102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass26,662 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    127569242123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,894 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,894 miles
    Test number
    827851151114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,846 miles (+4,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,846 miles
    Test number
    352843750197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,132 miles (+10,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,132 miles
    Test number
    773764879233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass2,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    2,413 miles
    Test number
    752551588295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LXR

Does Y5 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LXR is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LXR?
The MOT on Y5 LXR is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LXR done?
Y5 LXR was recorded at 100,976 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,548 miles a year.
Has Y5 LXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LXR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 LXR 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 Y5 LXR find?
Y5 LXR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (not track rod end).

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