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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 DCEMOT history

LB03 DCE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
129,055 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DCE was last recorded at 129,055 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 5,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,613 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,442 miles
Average per year
6,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,055 miles
  • 2021 – 123,613 miles
  • 2020 – 119,831 miles
  • 2019 – 112,048 miles
  • 2018 – 105,015 miles
  • 2017 – 98,780 miles
  • 2016 – 91,614 miles
  • 2015 – 85,287 miles
  • 2014 – 77,222 miles
  • 2013 – 67,260 miles
  • 2012 – 62,781 miles
  • 2011 – 55,950 miles
  • 2010 – 50,096 miles
  • 2009 – 43,505 miles
  • 2008 – 39,633 miles
  • 2007 – 35,542 miles
  • 2006 – 27,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,055 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Center rear seat belt faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,055 miles (+5,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    700095078169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,613 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,613 miles
    Test number
    226957243059
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass119,831 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    941790930150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail119,831 miles (+7,783)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    915590531183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,048 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    170892306266
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter rear seat belt faulty

  6. Fail111,960 miles (+6,945)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    749870288395
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter rear seat belt faulty

  7. Pass105,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    147658846902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fractured at downpipe flexi

  8. Fail105,015 miles (+62)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    489517905053
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail104,953 miles (+6,173)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,953 miles
    Test number
    410689296007
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60r15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass98,780 miles (+7,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    809245371744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light glass cracked
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass91,614 miles (+6,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    267098966283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  12. Pass85,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    905177515187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,287 miles (+8,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    967426005142
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail77,222 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    219259814418
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass77,222 miles (+9,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    746049614146
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  16. Pass67,260 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,260 miles
    Test number
    826871923189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,781 miles (+6,831)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,781 miles
    Test number
    785912502197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet was difficult to open

  18. Pass55,950 miles (+5,854)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,950 miles
    Test number
    319867691046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipping.
    • NoteFront wiper self park operation n/w.
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads low and wearing on edges (195/60r1588h)
    • NoteSlght clutch drag into reverse.

  19. Pass50,096 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    211604600161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,505 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    851228899031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,633 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,633 miles
    Test number
    200081328198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    111534927160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,542 miles (+8,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    670792627132
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  24. Pass27,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    384256956163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 DCE

Does LB03 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 DCE expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DCE?
The MOT on LB03 DCE expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 DCE done?
LB03 DCE was recorded at 129,055 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
Has LB03 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DCE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 DCE 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 LB03 DCE find?
LB03 DCE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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