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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 FVJMOT history

LB03 FVJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
173,462 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 FVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 FVJ was last recorded at 173,462 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 13,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2014: 58,441 miles, lower than 65,885 miles on 22 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
160,123 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
13,339 miles
Average per year
8,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,462 miles
  • 2023 – 160,123 miles
  • 2022 – 139,598 miles
  • 2021 – 123,443 miles
  • 2020 – 110,345 miles
  • 2019 – 103,799 miles
  • 2018 – 94,201 miles
  • 2017 – 76,630 miles
  • 2016 – 69,862 miles
  • 2015 – 64,151 miles
  • 2014 – 58,441 miles
  • 2013 – 65,885 miles
  • 2012 – 47,493 miles
  • 2011 – 44,995 miles
  • 2009 – 36,142 miles
  • 2008 – 32,991 miles
  • 2007 – 27,861 miles
  • 2006 – 20,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,462 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,462 miles (+13,339)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,462 miles
    Test number
    706947782640
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass160,123 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,123 miles
    Test number
    114810856004
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail160,123 miles (+20,525)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,123 miles
    Test number
    659259351872
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,598 miles
    Test number
    410023839998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,598 miles (+16,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,598 miles
    Test number
    443213938683
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass123,443 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,443 miles
    Test number
    156082455446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,194 miles (+12,849)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,194 miles
    Test number
    501054761418
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    487867736668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,345 miles (+6,546)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    820797170463
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    799980190589
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail103,799 miles (+9,598)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    516990261629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,201 miles (+17,571)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    781360572115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,630 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    331664899959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,862 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    808477595564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,151 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,151 miles
    Test number
    196622768478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,441 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    537587094260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass58,441 miles (-7,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    799027894254
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass65,885 miles (+18,392)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    338605693298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,493 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    437520302312
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass47,493 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    487490902478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    648908991237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    221979490245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,142 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    274255029121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,991 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,991 miles
    Test number
    161137128123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,861 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,861 miles
    Test number
    743867467121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    212387366187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 FVJ

Does LB03 FVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 FVJ expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 FVJ?
The MOT on LB03 FVJ expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 FVJ done?
LB03 FVJ was recorded at 173,462 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 8,337 miles a year.
Has LB03 FVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 FVJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 FVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 FVJ find?
LB03 FVJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi; headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 9 more.

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