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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LB11 BLFMOT history

LB11 BLF is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
184,042 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 BLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 BLF was last recorded at 184,042 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,987 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
9,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,042 miles
  • 2025 – 174,664 miles
  • 2024 – 167,239 miles
  • 2023 – 158,671 miles
  • 2022 – 148,463 miles
  • 2021 – 136,366 miles
  • 2020 – 123,168 miles
  • 2019 – 115,330 miles
  • 2018 – 107,533 miles
  • 2017 – 100,883 miles
  • 2016 – 95,162 miles
  • 2015 – 87,363 miles
  • 2014 – 75,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,042 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front top mount rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,042 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    184,042 miles
    Test number
    997343503979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,987 miles (+9,323)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,987 miles
    Test number
    527971646379
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,664 miles (+7,425)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,664 miles
    Test number
    736526506475
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass167,239 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,239 miles
    Test number
    416322387264
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,239 miles (+8,568)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,239 miles
    Test number
    676911616111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,671 miles (+210)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,671 miles
    Test number
    600305674012
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 top mount rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail158,461 miles (+9,998)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,461 miles
    Test number
    700203749013
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 top mount rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,463 miles (+12,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,463 miles
    Test number
    322680302280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,366 miles
    Test number
    577541414725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,366 miles (+13,198)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,366 miles
    Test number
    183303995735
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect prs (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam prs (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working prs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,168 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,168 miles
    Test number
    261937531205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,330 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    257668609944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail115,244 miles (+7,711)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,244 miles
    Test number
    748965630709
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass107,533 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    517480066348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    435004958352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,883 miles (+5,721)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    267165505003
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass95,162 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    181936036766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,363 miles (+11,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,363 miles
    Test number
    828241894370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass75,752 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    599103864274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    526852564117
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB11 BLF

Does LB11 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 BLF is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 BLF?
The MOT on LB11 BLF is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 BLF done?
LB11 BLF was recorded at 184,042 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,021 miles a year.
Has LB11 BLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 BLF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 BLF 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 LB11 BLF find?
LB11 BLF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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