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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB04 NVSMOT history

LB04 NVS is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 272,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
272,255 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 NVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 NVS was last recorded at 272,255 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2020: 258,627 miles, lower than 268,627 miles on 28 Feb 2020.

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
272,252 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 272,255 miles
  • 2024 – 269,557 miles
  • 2023 – 268,088 miles
  • 2022 – 265,138 miles
  • 2021 – 260,666 miles
  • 2020 – 258,627 miles
  • 2019 – 254,747 miles
  • 2018 – 250,473 miles
  • 2017 – 244,407 miles
  • 2016 – 240,958 miles
  • 2015 – 238,441 miles
  • 2014 – 234,757 miles
  • 2013 – 229,121 miles
  • 2012 – 207,062 miles
  • 2011 – 176,742 miles
  • 2010 – 156,272 miles
  • 2009 – 146,428 miles
  • 2008 – 139,339 miles
  • 2007 – 108,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,255 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,255 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    272,255 miles
    Test number
    900974846957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail272,252 miles (+2,695)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,252 miles
    Test number
    481704873932
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass269,557 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    269,557 miles
    Test number
    397316777718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail269,510 miles (+1,422)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,510 miles
    Test number
    608110634481
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass268,088 miles (+2,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    268,088 miles
    Test number
    672866751062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass265,138 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    265,138 miles
    Test number
    912469173529
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail265,138 miles (+4,472)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,138 miles
    Test number
    529285057083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass260,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    260,666 miles
    Test number
    143246276957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail260,666 miles (+2,039)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,666 miles
    Test number
    263256457172
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass258,627 miles (-10,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    258,627 miles
    Test number
    514648289241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail268,627 miles (+13,880)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,627 miles
    Test number
    590893564119
    • DangerousOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass254,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    254,747 miles
    Test number
    102132555925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail254,747 miles (+4,274)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,747 miles
    Test number
    147337810543
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass250,473 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    250,473 miles
    Test number
    634479563265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass244,407 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    244,407 miles
    Test number
    917279017030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass240,958 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    240,958 miles
    Test number
    906168294988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail240,938 miles (+2,497)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,938 miles
    Test number
    998350201744
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass238,441 miles (+3,684)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    238,441 miles
    Test number
    698228935028
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass234,757 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    234,757 miles
    Test number
    957912134142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass229,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    229,121 miles
    Test number
    545102043187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail229,121 miles (+22,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,121 miles
    Test number
    275632843114
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass207,062 miles (+30,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    207,062 miles
    Test number
    719506042190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass176,742 miles (+20,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    176,742 miles
    Test number
    398113841192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass156,272 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    156,272 miles
    Test number
    754187140173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail146,428 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,428 miles
    Test number
    613901049142
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass146,428 miles (+7,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    146,428 miles
    Test number
    942681349132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass139,339 miles (+30,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    139,339 miles
    Test number
    161611058199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass108,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    272722957465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 NVS

Does LB04 NVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 NVS expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 NVS?
The MOT on LB04 NVS expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 NVS done?
LB04 NVS was recorded at 272,255 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 9,213 miles a year.
Has LB04 NVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 NVS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 NVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 NVS find?
LB04 NVS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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