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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VBLMOT history

LB55 VBL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
139,837 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VBL
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 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 VBL was last recorded at 139,837 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 7,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,939 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,898 miles
Average per year
7,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,837 miles
  • 2022 – 131,939 miles
  • 2020 – 128,960 miles
  • 2018 – 122,154 miles
  • 2017 – 114,092 miles
  • 2016 – 106,931 miles
  • 2015 – 100,571 miles
  • 2014 – 94,926 miles
  • 2013 – 88,801 miles
  • 2012 – 78,486 miles
  • 2011 – 62,526 miles
  • 2010 – 45,721 miles
  • 2009 – 29,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,837 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,837 miles (+7,898)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    664456497407
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,939 miles
    Test number
    106669977191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,939 miles (+2,979)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,939 miles
    Test number
    974976014928
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass128,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,960 miles
    Test number
    481822649224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,960 miles (+2,287)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,960 miles
    Test number
    349646782580
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,673 miles
    Test number
    728609680758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,673 miles (+4,519)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,673 miles
    Test number
    359894588553
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass122,154 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,154 miles
    Test number
    693246432971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    557543096790
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  10. Fail119,543 miles (+5,451)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    538004950781
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  11. Pass114,092 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    868763400648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  12. Fail114,092 miles (+7,161)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    708129657324
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  13. Pass106,931 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,931 miles
    Test number
    767254997574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,571 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    148634625076
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteManagement light on

  15. Pass100,571 miles (+5,645)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    255234825008
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteManagement light on

  16. Pass94,926 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,926 miles
    Test number
    739804024023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,801 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    245822023017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,486 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    409716912074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,486 miles (+15,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    455436012051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,526 miles (+16,805)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    116531121458
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass45,721 miles (+15,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    354363620055
    • NoteRear tyres have a slight flat spot

  22. Pass29,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,861 miles
    Test number
    410216229003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VBL

Does LB55 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VBL expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VBL?
The MOT on LB55 VBL expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VBL done?
LB55 VBL was recorded at 139,837 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 7,804 miles a year.
Has LB55 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VBL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 VBL 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 VBL find?
LB55 VBL failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 7 more.

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