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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VCZMOT history

LB55 VCZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,961 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VCZ was last recorded at 147,961 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,457 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,504 miles
Average per year
7,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,961 miles
  • 2024 – 145,457 miles
  • 2023 – 139,533 miles
  • 2022 – 128,504 miles
  • 2021 – 116,510 miles
  • 2020 – 105,645 miles
  • 2019 – 88,877 miles
  • 2018 – 79,937 miles
  • 2017 – 75,456 miles
  • 2016 – 70,611 miles
  • 2015 – 66,780 miles
  • 2014 – 62,156 miles
  • 2012 – 52,409 miles
  • 2011 – 46,769 miles
  • 2010 – 40,052 miles
  • 2009 – 34,458 miles
  • 2008 – 27,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,961 miles

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm with inner tread worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,961 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,961 miles
    Test number
    202378028350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,457 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,457 miles
    Test number
    157685889016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass139,533 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,533 miles
    Test number
    755236566975
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail139,533 miles (+11,029)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,533 miles
    Test number
    846047789766
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,504 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,504 miles
    Test number
    133156120884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,294 miles (+11,784)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    510197547227
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    602606795719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail116,510 miles (+10,865)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    795160577090
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass105,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    778744902947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,645 miles (+16,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    507780577798
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. Pass88,877 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    693554203298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm with inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail88,753 miles (+8,816)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    906595500047
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm with inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass79,937 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    186605323464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass75,456 miles (+4,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,456 miles
    Test number
    148759983114
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum required effort 18%
  15. Pass70,611 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    342969744787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,780 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    183371161010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,156 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    616383054325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,023 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    707512304027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass52,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    577203652355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,409 miles (+5,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    206883452312
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  21. Pass46,769 miles (+6,717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    575554251348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,052 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,052 miles
    Test number
    632966150345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,458 miles (+6,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    674915659350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail27,897 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    332933058327
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  25. Pass27,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    572933658370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VCZ

Does LB55 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VCZ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VCZ?
The MOT on LB55 VCZ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VCZ done?
LB55 VCZ was recorded at 147,961 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
Has LB55 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VCZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 VCZ 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 VCZ find?
LB55 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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