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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

LB54 VRWMOT history

LB54 VRW is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
168,251 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VRW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VRW was last recorded at 168,251 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,216 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,251 miles
  • 2023 – 168,216 miles
  • 2022 – 168,169 miles
  • 2021 – 168,054 miles
  • 2020 – 167,908 miles
  • 2019 – 167,446 miles
  • 2018 – 166,968 miles
  • 2017 – 166,968 miles
  • 2016 – 166,532 miles
  • 2015 – 166,058 miles
  • 2014 – 165,605 miles
  • 2013 – 148,442 miles
  • 2012 – 130,772 miles
  • 2011 – 113,595 miles
  • 2010 – 95,194 miles
  • 2009 – 76,832 miles
  • 2008 – 58,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,251 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,251 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    128390839010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass168,216 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,216 miles
    Test number
    554363422514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases webbing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,169 miles
    Test number
    579560598167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,169 miles (+115)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,169 miles
    Test number
    382730922071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass168,054 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,054 miles
    Test number
    773467426592
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass167,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    167,908 miles
    Test number
    958920746077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,908 miles (+462)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,908 miles
    Test number
    210375270579
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass167,446 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    167,446 miles
    Test number
    924629266552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,968 miles
    Test number
    174921016649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,284 miles (+316)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,284 miles
    Test number
    160755351047
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass166,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    166,968 miles
    Test number
    676702429719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,968 miles (+436)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,968 miles
    Test number
    312848265498
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass166,532 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    166,532 miles
    Test number
    455377853539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,058 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    166,058 miles
    Test number
    257180445044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,605 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,605 miles
    Test number
    156848954093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass165,605 miles (+17,163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    165,605 miles
    Test number
    668628754002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,442 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    148,442 miles
    Test number
    996728233034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail148,404 miles (+17,632)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,404 miles
    Test number
    947717533037
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass130,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    997119632009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,772 miles (+17,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    419379432084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass113,595 miles (+18,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    708043541013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,194 miles (+18,362)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    281714940097
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWindscreen washers working intermittently.

  23. Pass76,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,832 miles
    Test number
    474373049067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,832 miles (+18,082)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,832 miles
    Test number
    434113049021
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs are lipped and corroded

  25. Pass58,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    214795548023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail58,750 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    681005248019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 VRW

Does LB54 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VRW expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VRW?
The MOT on LB54 VRW expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VRW done?
LB54 VRW was recorded at 168,251 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has LB54 VRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VRW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 VRW 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 LB54 VRW find?
LB54 VRW passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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