
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc
LB55 VDAMOT history
LB55 VDA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 125,646 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 VDA
- 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 14 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 VDA was last recorded at 125,646 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,646 miles · 27 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,646 miles
- 2023 – 125,122 miles
- 2022 – 124,754 miles
- 2021 – 123,403 miles
- 2020 – 122,627 miles
- 2019 – 121,199 miles
- 2018 – 113,410 miles
- 2017 – 102,261 miles
- 2016 – 93,276 miles
- 2014 – 81,349 miles
- 2013 – 72,710 miles
- 2012 – 64,048 miles
- 2011 – 56,833 miles
- 2010 – 48,615 miles
- 2009 – 39,835 miles
- 2008 – 30,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,646 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,646 miles
- Test number
- 837660450821
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,646 miles (+524)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,646 miles
- Test number
- 360096823108
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks inner shoulder cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks inner shoulder cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,122 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 125,122 miles
- Test number
- 221360544157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,122 miles (+368)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,122 miles
- Test number
- 702384301556
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass124,754 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 124,754 miles
- Test number
- 179973220134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail124,754 miles (+1,351)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,754 miles
- Test number
- 794227449136
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass123,403 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 123,403 miles
- Test number
- 212497469660
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resivoir slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,403 miles (+776)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,403 miles
- Test number
- 236375765125
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resivoir slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 122,627 miles
- Test number
- 646301315364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,627 miles (+1,428)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,627 miles
- Test number
- 306721353608
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass121,199 miles (+7,789)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 121,199 miles
- Test number
- 838583662823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
Pass113,410 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 113,410 miles
- Test number
- 777419987526
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail113,410 miles (+11,149)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,410 miles
- Test number
- 221889491110
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,261 miles
- Test number
- 933597206778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,261 miles (+8,985)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,261 miles
- Test number
- 450689348919
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass93,276 miles (+11,927)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,276 miles
- Test number
- 992960978834
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,349 miles (+8,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,349 miles
- Test number
- 146016144324
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,710 miles (+8,662)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 72,710 miles
- Test number
- 895046343316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,048 miles (+7,215)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 64,048 miles
- Test number
- 565051442307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,833 miles (+8,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 56,833 miles
- Test number
- 969743041353
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,615 miles (+8,780)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 48,615 miles
- Test number
- 504017630385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,835 miles (+9,616)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,835 miles
- Test number
- 354278649307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,219 miles
- Test number
- 450939128416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 VDA
- Does LB55 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 VDA expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 VDA?
- The MOT on LB55 VDA expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 VDA done?
- LB55 VDA was recorded at 125,646 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 6,120 miles a year.
- Has LB55 VDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 VDA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 VDA 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 VDA find?
- LB55 VDA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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