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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass125,646 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass122,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,627 miles
    Test number
    646301315364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass102,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    933597206778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass72,710 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    895046343316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,048 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    565051442307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass48,615 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    504017630385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,835 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,835 miles
    Test number
    354278649307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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