Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc
LB04 HCEMOT history
LB04 HCE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,174 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 97,174 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 HCE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 HCE was last recorded at 97,174 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 5,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,310 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,864 miles
- Average per year
- 4,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,174 miles
- 2025 – 91,310 miles
- 2024 – 84,710 miles
- 2023 – 79,546 miles
- 2022 – 75,161 miles
- 2021 – 69,222 miles
- 2020 – 65,723 miles
- 2019 – 59,936 miles
- 2018 – 54,511 miles
- 2017 – 48,302 miles
- 2016 – 42,652 miles
- 2015 – 35,888 miles
- 2014 – 28,763 miles
- 2013 – 22,897 miles
- 2012 – 17,692 miles
- 2011 – 14,508 miles
- 2010 – 11,909 miles
- 2009 – 8,893 miles
- 2008 – 7,264 miles
- 2007 – 5,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,174 miles
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack worn
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.
Slight wear nearside rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,174 miles (+5,864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 97,174 miles
- Test number
- 886947323316
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack worn
Pass91,310 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,310 miles
- Test number
- 905949462088
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight wear nearside rack
Fail91,310 miles (+6,600)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,310 miles
- Test number
- 640288141570
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight wear nearside rack
Pass84,710 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,710 miles
- Test number
- 136651619370
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight wear nearside rack
Pass79,546 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 79,546 miles
- Test number
- 742331963471
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
Pass75,161 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,161 miles
- Test number
- 262684394699
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,159 miles (+5,937)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,159 miles
- Test number
- 585590039558
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,222 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,222 miles
- Test number
- 252022217719
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail69,211 miles (+3,488)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,211 miles
- Test number
- 356154282565
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass65,723 miles (+5,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,723 miles
- Test number
- 939147925814
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,936 miles
- Test number
- 222448412353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,936 miles (+5,425)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,936 miles
- Test number
- 694877139488
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass54,511 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,511 miles
- Test number
- 253295484079
- AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inoperative
Pass48,302 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,302 miles
- Test number
- 729048077213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,652 miles (+6,764)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 42,652 miles
- Test number
- 786683735704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,888 miles (+7,125)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,888 miles
- Test number
- 615074585083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,763 miles (+5,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,763 miles
- Test number
- 249733884055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,897 miles (+5,205)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 22,897 miles
- Test number
- 828283393073
- NoteDiesel filter damp,no leak detected.
Pass17,692 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 17,692 miles
- Test number
- 387576012135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,508 miles (+2,599)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 14,508 miles
- Test number
- 419196611103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,909 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 11,909 miles
- Test number
- 653996610124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,898 miles (+3,005)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,898 miles
- Test number
- 402813210193
- FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Fail8,893 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,893 miles
- Test number
- 253763619158
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass8,893 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 8,893 miles
- Test number
- 744633219102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,264 miles (+1,640)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 7,264 miles
- Test number
- 150533818145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 5,624 miles
- Test number
- 320367617157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 HCE
- Does LB04 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 HCE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 HCE?
- The MOT on LB04 HCE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 HCE done?
- LB04 HCE was recorded at 97,174 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
- Has LB04 HCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 HCE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB04 HCE 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 HCE find?
- LB04 HCE passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear; nearside steering rack worn.
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