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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 FWLMOT history

LB03 FWL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 25,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
25,810 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
54 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 FWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 FWL was last recorded at 25,810 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2012: 1,025 miles, lower than 58,680 miles on 10 Jun 2011.

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
25,777 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
54 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 25,810 miles
  • 2022 – 23,195 miles
  • 2021 – 20,414 miles
  • 2020 – 17,645 miles
  • 2019 – 13,946 miles
  • 2018 – 11,187 miles
  • 2017 – 9,390 miles
  • 2016 – 7,488 miles
  • 2015 – 5,614 miles
  • 2014 – 4,515 miles
  • 2013 – 3,284 miles
  • 2012 – 1,025 miles
  • 2011 – 58,680 miles
  • 2010 – 54,313 miles
  • 2009 – 45,242 miles
  • 2008 – 37,843 miles
  • 2007 – 30,955 miles
  • 2006 – 24,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,810 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    220046988434
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail25,777 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    924199409845
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass23,195 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    23,195 miles
    Test number
    996032425929
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail23,186 miles (+2,772)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    170826204040
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass20,414 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    20,414 miles
    Test number
    862190508515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FRONT FLEX'S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO REAR FLEX S (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass17,645 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    17,645 miles
    Test number
    360808535323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail17,630 miles (+3,684)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,630 miles
    Test number
    486135031359
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass13,946 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,946 miles
    Test number
    689866170434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,187 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    11,187 miles
    Test number
    930446417385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail11,175 miles (+1,785)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,175 miles
    Test number
    437098296848
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass9,390 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    9,390 miles
    Test number
    651453934091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,488 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    7,488 miles
    Test number
    135368594163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,614 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    5,614 miles
    Test number
    507450145119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,515 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    4,515 miles
    Test number
    395705134120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,284 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    3,284 miles
    Test number
    227992743184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass1,025 miles (-57,655)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    1,025 miles
    Test number
    916363462154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    789411661186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,680 miles (+4,367)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    188738751123
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass54,313 miles (+9,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    634625240156
    • NoteRear number plate backing coming off

  20. Pass45,242 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    193524559108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,843 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    501388158119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,955 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    412256167123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    431693766171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 FWL

Does LB03 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 FWL expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 FWL?
The MOT on LB03 FWL expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 FWL done?
LB03 FWL was recorded at 25,810 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 54 miles a year.
Has LB03 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 FWL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 FWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 FWL find?
LB03 FWL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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