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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VCMMOT history

LB55 VCM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
119,555 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VCM
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 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VCM was last recorded at 119,555 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 4,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,282 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,273 miles
Average per year
5,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,555 miles
  • 2024 – 115,282 miles
  • 2023 – 110,632 miles
  • 2022 – 105,162 miles
  • 2021 – 101,124 miles
  • 2020 – 97,665 miles
  • 2019 – 92,954 miles
  • 2018 – 86,998 miles
  • 2017 – 82,553 miles
  • 2016 – 75,831 miles
  • 2015 – 69,284 miles
  • 2014 – 63,595 miles
  • 2012 – 58,958 miles
  • 2011 – 53,954 miles
  • 2010 – 47,539 miles
  • 2009 – 41,993 miles
  • 2008 – 34,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,555 miles (+4,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    874744263131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    773750803194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer wing corroded/hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and springs slight corroded

  3. Fail115,282 miles (+4,650)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    604248131386
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer wing corroded/hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and springs slight corroded

  4. Pass110,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,632 miles
    Test number
    502102513179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded/hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corroded

  5. Fail110,632 miles (+5,470)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,632 miles
    Test number
    559068810192
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded/hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corroded

  6. Pass105,162 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,162 miles
    Test number
    374454132610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,124 miles (+3,459)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,124 miles
    Test number
    467327568552
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass97,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    617075202299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,665 miles (+4,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    863122043108
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass92,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    330461391000
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail92,953 miles (+5,955)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    604367189857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass86,998 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    709347219011
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail86,993 miles (+4,440)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    747396879235
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass82,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    480115363977
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail82,553 miles (+6,722)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    493044509992
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass75,831 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    918387553100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,284 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    549680435033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,595 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    196351134492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,958 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    607882932351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,954 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    579204631380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,944 miles (+6,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    406213331429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass47,539 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,539 miles
    Test number
    761024950307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,993 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    711665559379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,583 miles
    Test number
    130824658337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VCM

Does LB55 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VCM expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VCM?
The MOT on LB55 VCM expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VCM done?
LB55 VCM was recorded at 119,555 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
Has LB55 VCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VCM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 VCM 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 VCM find?
LB55 VCM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front body panel slightly loose wing.

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