FORD FOCUS LJ04LAU has 26 MOTs

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This 2004 FORD FOCUS has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 51,272 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 10:31.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 31st August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

LJ04LAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST AUGUST 202751,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Under Carriage Showing Heavy Corrosion.
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH AUGUST 202651,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Under Carriage Showing Heavy Corrosion.
  3. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202531ST AUGUST 202650,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Under Carriage Is Heavily Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202431ST AUGUST 202549,452 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rusty Under Carriage
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 202331ST AUGUST 202448,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rusty Under Carriage
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202231ST AUGUST 202347,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine/ Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202131ST AUGUST 202246,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202031ST AUGUST 202144,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201924TH AUGUST 202043,495 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Recommend It Is Renewed (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH AUGUST 201943,496 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Recommend It Is Renewed (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201824TH AUGUST 201942,222 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Gearbox Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Sill Panel Is Damaged
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201724TH AUGUST 201841,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak Under Engine Area
  2. ADVISORY - Front Both Tyres Perished And Have Slight Cracks On Outer Sidewall
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
  4. ADVISORY - All Metal Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion To Ferrules
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Slight Damage On Sill Panel
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201624TH AUGUST 201739,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Is Perished
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Perished And Worn On The Outer Edge.
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201639,907 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Perished (4.1.d.1b)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Juddering (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Is Perished
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Perished And Worn On The Outer Edge.
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201524TH AUGUST 201639,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wiper Split
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Under Engine Area
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  8. ADVISORY - Metal Brake Pipes Are Slightly Rusty On Ferrules
FAILED25TH AUGUST 201539,108 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wiper Split
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Under Engine Area
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Cracks On Sidewalls And Tread
  11. ADVISORY - Metal Brake Pipes Are Slightly Rusty On Ferrules
PASSED9TH JULY 20146TH AUGUST 201537,973 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  5. USER ENTERED - Recommend That The Two Anti Roll Bar Links Are Renewed
  6. USER ENTERED - Suspect That The Offside Wiper Blade Is The Wrong Size. Too Short?
PASSED10TH JULY 20136TH AUGUST 201436,539 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20126TH AUGUST 201334,891 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201127TH JULY 201233,098 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201026TH JULY 201130,973 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 200926TH JULY 201028,743 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED21ST JULY 200928,743 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED25TH JULY 200826,515 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Leak
PASSED25TH JULY 200826TH JULY 200926,515 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Leak
PASSED27TH JULY 200726TH JULY 200824,821 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LJ04LAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

LJ04LAU MOT Comments

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LJ04LAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 51,272 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,331 miles

LJ04LAU FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration LJ04LAU was manufactured on Friday 31st December 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 51,272 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 2,331 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LJ04LAU has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 56 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does LJ04LAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 LJ04LAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LJ04LAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 LJ04LAU does have Tax. Read more

When does LJ04LAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for LJ04LAU will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LJ04LAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for LJ04LAU will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 31st August 2027. Read more

When did LJ04LAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LJ04LAU was on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 10:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LJ04LAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LJ04LAU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LJ04LAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LJ04LAU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LJ04LAU?

LJ04LAU is registered as a 2004 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has LJ04LAU done?

The odometer reading for LJ04LAU at the last MOT in August 2026 was 51,272 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,331 miles per year. Read more

How old is LJ04LAU?

The vehicle LJ04LAU was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 5th July 2004. Read more

What colour is LJ04LAU?

The official colour of LJ04LAU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does LJ04LAU have?

LJ04LAU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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