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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 JJFMOT history

LB03 JJF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,233 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 JJF
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 JJF was last recorded at 121,233 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2022: 92,979 miles, lower than 105,174 miles on 11 Oct 2021.

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
115,279 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,954 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,233 miles
  • 2025 – 115,279 miles
  • 2024 – 111,661 miles
  • 2023 – 102,547 miles
  • 2022 – 92,979 miles
  • 2021 – 105,174 miles
  • 2020 – 95,436 miles
  • 2019 – 88,620 miles
  • 2018 – 84,725 miles
  • 2017 – 81,434 miles
  • 2016 – 76,841 miles
  • 2015 – 74,173 miles
  • 2014 – 71,156 miles
  • 2013 – 66,463 miles
  • 2012 – 58,253 miles
  • 2011 – 45,913 miles
  • 2009 – 32,025 miles
  • 2008 – 25,315 miles
  • 2007 – 18,225 miles
  • 2006 – 11,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,233 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm(195/60R15)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,233 miles (+5,954)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    857388627479
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,279 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,279 miles
    Test number
    841933935160
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail115,264 miles (+3,603)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    329704736816
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De Laminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass111,661 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,661 miles
    Test number
    680968956906
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm(195/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail111,636 miles (+9,089)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,636 miles
    Test number
    406709044675
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm(195/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass102,547 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    335988704272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail102,537 miles (+9,558)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,537 miles
    Test number
    264564736797
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,979 miles (-12,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,979 miles
    Test number
    843312570272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass105,174 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,174 miles
    Test number
    556477168656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail105,157 miles (+9,721)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    590347412449
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass95,436 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    476368824138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail95,424 miles (+6,804)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    627646970443
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass88,620 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    883064858244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing unevanly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread.
  14. Fail88,618 miles (+3,893)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    394082541945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing unevanly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread.
  15. Pass84,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    373534363232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Fail84,725 miles (+3,291)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    676474693163
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. Pass81,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,434 miles
    Test number
    385318783963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,434 miles (+4,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,434 miles
    Test number
    756329040138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass76,841 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    184731932468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,173 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    476243335122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    218954534429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,156 miles (+4,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    228664734415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass66,463 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    946782113193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,253 miles (+12,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    587565512101
    • NoteNearside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edges
  25. Pass45,913 miles (+13,888)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    217974401072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,025 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    123754479138
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.
    • NoteSmall cuts in nearside rear tyre tread(no cords exposed).
  27. Fail32,024 miles (+6,709)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,024 miles
    Test number
    201074979485
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.
    • NoteSmall cuts in nearside rear tyre tread(no cords exposed).
  28. Pass25,315 miles (+7,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    711257678136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass18,225 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,225 miles
    Test number
    262302967429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,072 miles
    Test number
    290935966403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB03 JJF

Does LB03 JJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 JJF is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 JJF?
The MOT on LB03 JJF is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 JJF done?
LB03 JJF was recorded at 121,233 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has LB03 JJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 JJF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 JJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 JJF find?
LB03 JJF failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; front exhaust bracket broken; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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