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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 SWBMOT history

LB55 SWB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
181,825 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SWB was last recorded at 181,825 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 21,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,665 miles · 18 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
21,160 miles
Average per year
11,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,825 miles
  • 2023 – 160,665 miles
  • 2022 – 148,238 miles
  • 2021 – 131,783 miles
  • 2020 – 119,224 miles
  • 2019 – 111,850 miles
  • 2018 – 106,638 miles
  • 2017 – 93,011 miles
  • 2016 – 89,731 miles
  • 2015 – 82,691 miles
  • 2013 – 71,773 miles
  • 2012 – 62,625 miles
  • 2011 – 39,678 miles
  • 2010 – 27,808 miles
  • 2009 – 19,737 miles
  • 2008 – 12,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    181,825 miles
    Test number
    782503875452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,825 miles (+21,160)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,825 miles
    Test number
    186881923402
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,665 miles (+12,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    336942113848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,238 miles (+16,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,238 miles
    Test number
    638654345316
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    863912493926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,783 miles (+12,559)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    404007696480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,224 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,224 miles
    Test number
    419893779216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail119,224 miles (+7,374)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,224 miles
    Test number
    821619616361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass111,850 miles (+5,212)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    442671475745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass106,638 miles (+13,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    503937042225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,011 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    195284182820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured + both rears (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass89,731 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    813806804684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    686528905009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,691 miles (+10,918)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    719342405054
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass71,773 miles (+9,148)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    695808293219
    • NoteBoth front brake disc/s are becoming worn inner face
    • NoteFront brake pads are starting to get low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted in tread/getting low

  16. Pass62,625 miles (+22,947)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    777421812391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,678 miles (+11,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,678 miles
    Test number
    216638001375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,808 miles (+8,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,808 miles
    Test number
    750915810376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  19. Pass19,737 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    274814719391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,435 miles
    Test number
    272148618324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 SWB

Does LB55 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 SWB expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SWB?
The MOT on LB55 SWB expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 SWB done?
LB55 SWB was recorded at 181,825 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 11,023 miles a year.
Has LB55 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SWB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 SWB 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 SWB find?
LB55 SWB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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