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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB05 XUWMOT history

LB05 XUW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
166,151 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XUW was last recorded at 166,151 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2015: 122,589 miles, lower than 124,774 miles on 10 Sept 2014.

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
166,146 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,151 miles
  • 2020 – 166,032 miles
  • 2019 – 165,536 miles
  • 2018 – 160,639 miles
  • 2017 – 153,163 miles
  • 2016 – 140,699 miles
  • 2015 – 132,598 miles
  • 2014 – 124,774 miles
  • 2013 – 113,058 miles
  • 2012 – 99,126 miles
  • 2011 – 86,691 miles
  • 2010 – 69,093 miles
  • 2009 – 45,930 miles
  • 2008 – 19,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,151 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDog bone mounting poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront brakes poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVarious body damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak back of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,151 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,151 miles
    Test number
    532789838364
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDog bone mounting poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brakes poor condition
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  2. Fail166,146 miles (+114)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,146 miles
    Test number
    895023239045
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDog bone mounting poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brakes poor condition
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  3. Pass166,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,032 miles
    Test number
    715962762786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,030 miles (+494)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,030 miles
    Test number
    614026263592
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,536 miles
    Test number
    757569957345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,534 miles (+4,895)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,534 miles
    Test number
    785677927341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,639 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,639 miles
    Test number
    652359117979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,638 miles (+7,475)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,638 miles
    Test number
    967272944118
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth parking brake forces low

  9. Pass153,163 miles (+12,464)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,163 miles
    Test number
    299494109685
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNSR wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in OSF track rod end

  10. Pass140,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,699 miles
    Test number
    557419418301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak back of engine

  11. Fail140,699 miles (+8,101)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,699 miles
    Test number
    522445998385
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and rear metal mounting is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated

  12. Pass132,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    423661922317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail132,596 miles (+10,007)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,596 miles
    Test number
    205610139265
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail122,589 miles (-2,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    406668247685
    • FailureStop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTrailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r FRONT bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail124,774 miles1 repaired6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,774 miles
    Test number
    226573854217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFornt number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

  16. Pass124,774 miles (+11,716)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,774 miles
    Test number
    595853454299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFornt number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

  17. Pass113,058 miles (+13,932)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    848910253224
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass99,126 miles (+12,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,126 miles
    Test number
    539255752223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,691 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    667834211295
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn.
    • NoteLong handbrake travel.

  20. Pass86,691 miles (+17,598)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    925754511234
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn.
    • NoteLong handbrake travel.

  21. Pass69,093 miles (+23,163)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    313416410283
    • NoteChild seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside registration plate light dull
    • NotePower steering pipe behind steering rack corroded

  22. Pass45,930 miles (+25,964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    842232029288
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass19,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,966 miles
    Test number
    102547058174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,966 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,966 miles
    Test number
    302707258190
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB05 XUW

Does LB05 XUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XUW expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XUW?
The MOT on LB05 XUW expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XUW done?
LB05 XUW was recorded at 166,151 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 10,451 miles a year.
Has LB05 XUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XUW has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 XUW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 XUW find?
LB05 XUW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective front; oil leak, but not excessive; dog bone mounting poor condition, and 2 more.

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