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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB04 VWJMOT history

LB04 VWJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
71,539 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VWJ was last recorded at 71,539 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,539 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,539 miles
  • 2023 – 69,047 miles
  • 2022 – 65,079 miles
  • 2021 – 64,045 miles
  • 2020 – 63,016 miles
  • 2019 – 61,421 miles
  • 2018 – 53,936 miles
  • 2017 – 47,466 miles
  • 2016 – 42,934 miles
  • 2015 – 40,973 miles
  • 2014 – 39,251 miles
  • 2013 – 36,948 miles
  • 2012 – 34,555 miles
  • 2011 – 30,953 miles
  • 2010 – 28,047 miles
  • 2009 – 24,333 miles
  • 2008 – 20,936 miles
  • 2007 – 15,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,539 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    344465927121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Fail71,539 miles (+2,492)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    979445592093
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass69,047 miles (+3,968)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    598218438020
    • DangerousCoolant leak from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,079 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    289524988946
    • AdvisoryA/C has a leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,045 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,045 miles
    Test number
    112555423600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    933238258667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,016 miles (+1,595)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    954609744183
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass61,421 miles (+7,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    896763179479
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,936 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    223163390728
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,466 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,466 miles
    Test number
    699002623982
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass42,934 miles (+1,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    193472558479
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass40,973 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    266986595477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass39,251 miles (+2,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,251 miles
    Test number
    349056994146
    • NoteInner eadge of o/s/f tyre low on 1mm

  14. Pass36,948 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    915155703262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,555 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    389221902204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,953 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    376451901488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass30,953 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    515321701218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,047 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,047 miles
    Test number
    373702500250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,333 miles (+3,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,333 miles
    Test number
    371608589166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,936 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,936 miles
    Test number
    782693908244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,922 miles
    Test number
    590680807263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VWJ

Does LB04 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VWJ expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VWJ?
The MOT on LB04 VWJ expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VWJ done?
LB04 VWJ was recorded at 71,539 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
Has LB04 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VWJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 VWJ 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 VWJ find?
LB04 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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