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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,560 cc

LB06 VBOMOT history

LB06 VBO is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
117,750 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VBO was last recorded at 117,750 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 5,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2010: 40,003 miles, lower than 111,639 miles on 12 Jun 2010.

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
112,140 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,610 miles
Average per year
2,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,750 miles
  • 2023 – 112,140 miles
  • 2022 – 105,554 miles
  • 2021 – 99,747 miles
  • 2019 – 90,350 miles
  • 2018 – 84,749 miles
  • 2017 – 79,342 miles
  • 2016 – 73,645 miles
  • 2015 – 65,900 miles
  • 2014 – 60,547 miles
  • 2013 – 55,065 miles
  • 2012 – 49,023 miles
  • 2011 – 43,090 miles
  • 2010 – 40,003 miles
  • 2009 – 81,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,750 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTurbo heat shields loose and not fitted in correct position

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,750 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    848348824379
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTurbo heat shields loose and not fitted in correct position

  2. Fail117,747 miles (+5,607)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    135328713733
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTurbo heat shields loose and not fitted in correct position

  3. Pass112,140 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    854773652852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,140 miles (+6,586)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    917969404122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    486929377708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,554 miles (+5,807)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    671322612541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect correctly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass99,747 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    122331900142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,350 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,350 miles
    Test number
    437362735895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    165202222853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail84,749 miles (+5,407)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    678849026952
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,342 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    819116449298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass73,645 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    813059473170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail73,644 miles (+7,744)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,644 miles
    Test number
    213000342368
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass65,900 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    227108215486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,868 miles (+5,321)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    908901615157
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,547 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    869576424100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,065 miles (+6,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    817019423199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    475830732122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,023 miles (+5,933)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    959500032126
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass43,090 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,090 miles
    Test number
    417584291045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,003 miles (-71,636)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    974808100355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded, central (rear) exhaust system has surface rust
    • NoteFront/rear brake discs pitted

  22. Pass111,639 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    470563560121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,812 miles (+29,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    542752450192
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass81,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    864557359110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 VBO

Does LB06 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VBO expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VBO?
The MOT on LB06 VBO expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VBO done?
LB06 VBO was recorded at 117,750 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 2,462 miles a year.
Has LB06 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VBO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 VBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 VBO find?
LB06 VBO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 10 more.

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