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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB04 VWHMOT history

LB04 VWH is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,420 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VWH was last recorded at 146,420 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 15,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,995 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,425 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,420 miles
  • 2024 – 130,995 miles
  • 2023 – 122,353 miles
  • 2022 – 117,060 miles
  • 2021 – 103,001 miles
  • 2020 – 98,113 miles
  • 2019 – 92,723 miles
  • 2018 – 89,521 miles
  • 2017 – 84,390 miles
  • 2016 – 79,222 miles
  • 2015 – 74,522 miles
  • 2013 – 65,959 miles
  • 2012 – 59,164 miles
  • 2011 – 52,527 miles
  • 2010 – 45,088 miles
  • 2009 – 38,418 miles
  • 2008 – 32,616 miles
  • 2007 – 26,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,420 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,420 miles (+15,425)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,420 miles
    Test number
    862091889748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,995 miles (+8,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,995 miles
    Test number
    325869242803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,353 miles
    Test number
    908127493139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,352 miles (+5,292)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,352 miles
    Test number
    239842879620
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass117,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    193240242050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail117,060 miles (+14,059)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    118769908928
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,001 miles
    Test number
    626027527410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,001 miles (+4,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,001 miles
    Test number
    504491145731
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass98,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    232737242031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,113 miles (+5,390)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    365702718562
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass92,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,723 miles
    Test number
    883719255154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail92,723 miles (+3,202)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,723 miles
    Test number
    411401513064
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,521 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    302061429164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,390 miles
    Test number
    931351257699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,390 miles (+5,168)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,390 miles
    Test number
    691510922207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass79,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    845622141890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,222 miles (+4,700)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    523741481854
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass74,522 miles (+8,563)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,522 miles
    Test number
    936785455046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass65,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    736555173233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail65,959 miles (+6,795)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    636015373204
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass59,164 miles (+6,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    387815762490
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass52,527 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    368980661403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,088 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    102483060219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,418 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    424371459223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,616 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    460192178176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,371 miles
    Test number
    362714337185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,371 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,371 miles
    Test number
    931904437169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB04 VWH

Does LB04 VWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VWH is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VWH?
The MOT on LB04 VWH is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VWH done?
LB04 VWH was recorded at 146,420 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has LB04 VWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VWH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 VWH 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 VWH find?
LB04 VWH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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