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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

LB55 JOYMOT history

LB55 JOY is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,351 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JOY was last recorded at 150,351 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,325 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,351 miles
  • 2025 – 145,781 miles
  • 2024 – 143,364 miles
  • 2023 – 139,999 miles
  • 2022 – 135,296 miles
  • 2021 – 130,568 miles
  • 2020 – 128,260 miles
  • 2019 – 126,021 miles
  • 2018 – 122,722 miles
  • 2017 – 120,581 miles
  • 2016 – 115,870 miles
  • 2015 – 108,843 miles
  • 2014 – 105,668 miles
  • 2013 – 103,539 miles
  • 2012 – 101,471 miles
  • 2011 – 98,340 miles
  • 2010 – 95,672 miles
  • 2008 – 80,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,351 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,351 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,351 miles
    Test number
    240827378258
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,325 miles (+4,544)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,325 miles
    Test number
    989168046768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,781 miles (+2,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,781 miles
    Test number
    153923872301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose on exhaust

  4. Pass143,364 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,364 miles
    Test number
    753463148683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Fail143,364 miles (+3,365)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,364 miles
    Test number
    846050296068
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass139,999 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,999 miles
    Test number
    987989563013
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail139,994 miles (+4,698)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,994 miles
    Test number
    625019386851
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,296 miles (+4,728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,296 miles
    Test number
    201625800723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp level device tapped up

  9. Pass130,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,568 miles
    Test number
    605276304793
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail130,568 miles (+2,308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,568 miles
    Test number
    163852815643
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass128,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,260 miles
    Test number
    463979599133
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail128,260 miles (+2,239)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,260 miles
    Test number
    763948409981
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass126,021 miles (+3,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,021 miles
    Test number
    621313851565
    • 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. Pass122,722 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    774033099271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    646646380931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged in zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road ahead

  16. Fail120,581 miles (+4,711)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    662228741129
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged in zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road ahead

  17. Pass115,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,870 miles
    Test number
    549602923459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail115,870 miles (+7,027)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,870 miles
    Test number
    220883906307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass108,843 miles (+3,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,843 miles
    Test number
    359986925060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass105,668 miles (+2,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    318037014021
    • NoteBrake pads may be wearing thin

  21. Pass103,539 miles (+2,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,539 miles
    Test number
    368897933073
    • NoteSome brake imbalance 18%

  22. Pass101,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    729030432044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,471 miles (+3,131)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    489690732071
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass98,340 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    828525331007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,672 miles (+14,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    160207240468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    914202388290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JOY

Does LB55 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JOY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JOY?
The MOT on LB55 JOY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JOY done?
LB55 JOY was recorded at 150,351 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has LB55 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JOY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 JOY 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 LB55 JOY find?
LB55 JOY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear electrical wiring insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 4 more.

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