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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VAOMOT history

LB55 VAO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
94,750 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VAO was last recorded at 94,750 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,967 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
5,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,750 miles
  • 2022 – 93,967 miles
  • 2021 – 89,222 miles
  • 2020 – 83,866 miles
  • 2019 – 79,555 miles
  • 2018 – 73,772 miles
  • 2017 – 60,992 miles
  • 2016 – 55,156 miles
  • 2015 – 49,906 miles
  • 2014 – 49,286 miles
  • 2013 – 44,499 miles
  • 2012 – 39,519 miles
  • 2011 – 34,374 miles
  • 2010 – 29,837 miles
  • 2009 – 25,577 miles
  • 2008 – 21,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,750 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer wings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,750 miles
    Test number
    491643112339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,750 miles (+783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,750 miles
    Test number
    742697351851
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass93,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    939195174190
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,967 miles (+4,745)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    829170910944
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,222 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    374671547820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    985936513775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,866 miles (+4,311)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    356865250868
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,555 miles (+5,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    308152201031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,772 miles (+12,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    512000574457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,992 miles (+5,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    967842749785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass55,156 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    895564197411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    369393725083
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail49,906 miles (+620)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    928842825075
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass49,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    926159564265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,286 miles (+4,787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    977798564251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass44,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,499 miles
    Test number
    329116853284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,499 miles (+4,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,499 miles
    Test number
    305226553474
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass39,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    525041962219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,519 miles (+5,145)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    507446152264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass34,374 miles (+4,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,374 miles
    Test number
    916516151203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,837 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    352773470424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,577 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    734738259200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    570172658221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VAO

Does LB55 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VAO expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VAO?
The MOT on LB55 VAO expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VAO done?
LB55 VAO was recorded at 94,750 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 5,060 miles a year.
Has LB55 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VAO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 VAO 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 VAO find?
LB55 VAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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