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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 VHEMOT history

LB03 VHE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 124,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,688 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VHE
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VHE was last recorded at 124,688 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 5,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2009: 1,378 miles, lower than 16,094 miles on 20 Jun 2008.

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
118,913 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,775 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,688 miles
  • 2025 – 118,913 miles
  • 2024 – 111,848 miles
  • 2023 – 105,367 miles
  • 2022 – 100,075 miles
  • 2021 – 94,689 miles
  • 2020 – 89,956 miles
  • 2019 – 85,342 miles
  • 2018 – 78,199 miles
  • 2017 – 68,232 miles
  • 2016 – 58,013 miles
  • 2015 – 48,775 miles
  • 2014 – 39,115 miles
  • 2013 – 29,303 miles
  • 2012 – 21,377 miles
  • 2011 – 14,047 miles
  • 2010 – 5,147 miles
  • 2009 – 1,378 miles
  • 2008 – 16,094 miles
  • 2007 – 13,452 miles
  • 2006 – 11,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    757563401738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,688 miles (+5,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    537131358734
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,913 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    930867465105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,848 miles (+6,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,848 miles
    Test number
    734034950353
    • 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))
  5. Pass105,367 miles (+5,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    762739201432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass100,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    846999943542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,068 miles (+5,379)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    370716895866
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    308496192770
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail94,689 miles (+4,733)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    558812004382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass89,956 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    387800290375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    825957569778
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail85,342 miles (+7,143)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    487538631793
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass78,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    260503644206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,199 miles (+9,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    563570692191
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass68,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    155949008993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,232 miles (+10,219)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    894459942893
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass58,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    237027260054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,013 miles (+9,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    206038772443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Fail48,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    927499755193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass48,775 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    938299455147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,115 miles (+9,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    735764074180
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass29,303 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    306648363153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,377 miles (+7,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    235807372429
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass14,047 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,047 miles
    Test number
    729907661157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail5,147 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,147 miles
    Test number
    721174370110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  26. Pass5,147 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    5,147 miles
    Test number
    930404970163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass1,378 miles (-14,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    1,378 miles
    Test number
    932816269165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,094 miles (+2,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,094 miles
    Test number
    410232478142
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall not showing cords
  29. Pass13,452 miles (+2,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,452 miles
    Test number
    144843167174
    • NoteCut on n/s/r tyre outer wall - not to cords (michelin 195/60r1588v)
  30. Pass11,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,356 miles
    Test number
    542140476171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VHE

Does LB03 VHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VHE is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VHE?
The MOT on LB03 VHE is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VHE done?
LB03 VHE was recorded at 124,688 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has LB03 VHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VHE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 VHE find?
LB03 VHE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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