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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LB02 NBFMOT history

LB02 NBF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 243,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
243,099 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 NBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 NBF was last recorded at 243,099 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 139,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2020: 96,558 miles, lower than 108,039 miles on 16 Oct 2017.

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
103,310 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
139,789 miles
Average per year
8,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,099 miles
  • 2025 – 103,310 miles
  • 2024 – 102,041 miles
  • 2023 – 100,688 miles
  • 2022 – 99,542 miles
  • 2021 – 98,003 miles
  • 2020 – 96,558 miles
  • 2017 – 108,039 miles
  • 2016 – 106,102 miles
  • 2015 – 103,451 miles
  • 2014 – 102,167 miles
  • 2013 – 99,595 miles
  • 2012 – 94,808 miles
  • 2011 – 88,245 miles
  • 2010 – 82,496 miles
  • 2009 – 78,469 miles
  • 2008 – 72,869 miles
  • 2006 – 65,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail243,099 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light staying on
  • AdvisoryClutch and Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has play in shaft
  • AdvisoryOil breather pipe split

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail243,099 miles (+139,789)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,099 miles
    Test number
    408503183578
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light staying on
    • AdvisoryClutch and Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has play in shaft
    • AdvisoryOil breather pipe split

  2. Pass103,310 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    353774991383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front sill of the vehicle has a hole caused by corrosion. Not 30cm from a prescibed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,041 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    729085462209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,011 miles (+1,323)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    830326142401
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,688 miles (+1,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,688 miles
    Test number
    783507202435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,542 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,542 miles
    Test number
    961851348821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass98,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    505094815371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail98,003 miles (+1,445)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    268014524912
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass96,558 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    216270286873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    396219645058
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    512556483160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,039 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    720447277794
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail108,012 miles (+1,910)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,012 miles
    Test number
    207429572828
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass106,102 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    793113518002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    418366833527
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  16. Fail103,451 miles (+1,284)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    698183019751
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  17. Pass102,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,167 miles
    Test number
    916636714377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,167 miles (+2,572)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,167 miles
    Test number
    857021714386
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass99,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,595 miles
    Test number
    396425013397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,595 miles (+4,787)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,595 miles
    Test number
    699535913365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass94,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,808 miles
    Test number
    465779822237
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail94,808 miles (+6,563)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,808 miles
    Test number
    479279322247
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail88,245 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    579849041254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass88,245 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    957469441292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    343131020287
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perishing

  26. Fail82,496 miles (+4,027)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    494391020224
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perishing

  27. Pass78,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    971993469139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,463 miles (+5,594)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    791933669137
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Fail72,869 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    102570968402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front headlight electric ajuster faulty

  30. Pass72,869 miles (+7,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    492450368081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front headlight electric ajuster faulty

  31. Pass65,839 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    251316856243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail62,980 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    264839136468
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass62,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    690539036104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 NBF

Does LB02 NBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 NBF expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 NBF?
The MOT on LB02 NBF expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 NBF done?
LB02 NBF was recorded at 243,099 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,868 miles a year.
Has LB02 NBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 NBF has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 NBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 NBF find?
LB02 NBF failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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