Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc
LB04 FXWMOT history
LB04 FXW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 168,959 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 FXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 FXW was last recorded at 168,959 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,954 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,959 miles
- 2024 – 159,845 miles
- 2023 – 150,766 miles
- 2022 – 143,006 miles
- 2021 – 134,545 miles
- 2020 – 127,075 miles
- 2019 – 119,669 miles
- 2018 – 117,584 miles
- 2016 – 110,343 miles
- 2015 – 97,397 miles
- 2014 – 90,249 miles
- 2012 – 85,252 miles
- 2011 – 76,715 miles
- 2010 – 75,440 miles
- 2009 – 73,619 miles
- 2008 – 71,709 miles
- 2007 – 65,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,959 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Borderline) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,959 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 168,959 miles
- Test number
- 773124968919
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Borderline) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail168,954 miles (+9,109)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,954 miles
- Test number
- 589650316740
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Borderline) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,845 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 159,845 miles
- Test number
- 829704511829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,834 miles (+9,068)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,834 miles
- Test number
- 487532988444
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,766 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 150,766 miles
- Test number
- 368889336103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,760 miles (+7,754)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,760 miles
- Test number
- 448429849662
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 143,006 miles
- Test number
- 883695821347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,006 miles (+8,461)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,006 miles
- Test number
- 821541958836
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass134,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,545 miles
- Test number
- 349820060051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,545 miles (+7,470)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,545 miles
- Test number
- 653573033513
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass127,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 127,075 miles
- Test number
- 740457593725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,075 miles (+7,406)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,075 miles
- Test number
- 748145424571
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass119,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,669 miles
- Test number
- 549988660966
- AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
Fail119,669 miles (+2,085)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,669 miles
- Test number
- 490188769020
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
Pass117,584 miles (+7,241)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,584 miles
- Test number
- 466680481199
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Slight corrosion underside
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass110,343 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 110,343 miles
- Test number
- 458049832964
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,343 miles (+6,256)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,343 miles
- Test number
- 989055920643
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2 wheel nuts missing. (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTick over high.
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass104,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 104,087 miles
- Test number
- 496107626977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,087 miles (+6,690)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,087 miles
- Test number
- 171282969113
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass97,397 miles (+7,148)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 97,397 miles
- Test number
- 516509305091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 90,249 miles
- Test number
- 859913514043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,249 miles (+4,997)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,249 miles
- Test number
- 478501514005
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 85,252 miles
- Test number
- 205364062329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,252 miles (+4,636)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,252 miles
- Test number
- 565043062388
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass80,616 miles (+3,901)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 80,616 miles
- Test number
- 786727602047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 76,715 miles
- Test number
- 135674311498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,715 miles (+1,275)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,715 miles
- Test number
- 465814311096
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass75,440 miles (+1,821)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 75,440 miles
- Test number
- 264825520198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,619 miles (+1,910)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 73,619 miles
- Test number
- 331660849134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,709 miles (+6,239)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 71,709 miles
- Test number
- 114873828130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 65,470 miles
- Test number
- 382525617102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 FXW
- Does LB04 FXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FXW is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 FXW?
- The MOT on LB04 FXW is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 FXW done?
- LB04 FXW was recorded at 168,959 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
- Has LB04 FXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 FXW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB04 FXW 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 LB04 FXW find?
- LB04 FXW passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: general underside corrosion; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (borderline), and 1 more.
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