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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB04 HBZMOT history

LB04 HBZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
119,923 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 HBZ was last recorded at 119,923 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,263 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,660 miles
Average per year
6,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,923 miles
  • 2024 – 118,263 miles
  • 2023 – 116,647 miles
  • 2022 – 112,180 miles
  • 2021 – 108,502 miles
  • 2019 – 104,929 miles
  • 2018 – 101,196 miles
  • 2017 – 94,154 miles
  • 2016 – 85,429 miles
  • 2015 – 75,041 miles
  • 2014 – 65,449 miles
  • 2013 – 55,930 miles
  • 2012 – 45,904 miles
  • 2011 – 35,748 miles
  • 2010 – 25,279 miles
  • 2009 – 15,295 miles
  • 2008 – 13,895 miles
  • 2007 – 8,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,923 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /wheel arch by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth side front wings corroded at bottom behind wheels

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,923 miles (+1,660)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    248122652277
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /wheel arch by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front wings corroded at bottom behind wheels

  2. Pass118,263 miles (+1,616)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,263 miles
    Test number
    908874439510
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,647 miles (+46)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    477085181768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,601 miles (+4,421)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,601 miles
    Test number
    530472561605
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,180 miles (+3,678)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    568981150393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,502 miles (+3,573)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,502 miles
    Test number
    508994804768
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt retracted by hand

  7. Pass104,929 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    297579438947
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail104,928 miles (+3,732)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    193717629971
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass101,196 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    305470087314
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damaged

  10. Fail101,171 miles (+7,017)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    118504748796
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damaged

  11. Pass94,154 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    749344228009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,429 miles (+10,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    764205352549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,041 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    229664725223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,449 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    465100324203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,930 miles (+10,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    997535013222
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,904 miles (+10,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,904 miles
    Test number
    919007912275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,748 miles
    Test number
    949996911227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,748 miles (+10,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,748 miles
    Test number
    807085211262
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    201751710222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,279 miles (+9,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    970871210287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass15,295 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,295 miles
    Test number
    233127279178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,895 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,895 miles
    Test number
    944962318266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,888 miles (+5,001)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,888 miles
    Test number
    832421218201
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass8,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,887 miles
    Test number
    102446007183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HBZ

Does LB04 HBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HBZ expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HBZ?
The MOT on LB04 HBZ expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HBZ done?
LB04 HBZ was recorded at 119,923 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 6,072 miles a year.
Has LB04 HBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HBZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 HBZ 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 HBZ find?
LB04 HBZ failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy; headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 9 more.

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