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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VEPMOT history

LB55 VEP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,551 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VEP
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 valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VEP was last recorded at 86,551 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,551 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,551 miles
  • 2025 – 86,551 miles
  • 2024 – 82,248 miles
  • 2023 – 77,781 miles
  • 2022 – 73,151 miles
  • 2021 – 68,512 miles
  • 2020 – 64,104 miles
  • 2019 – 59,606 miles
  • 2018 – 54,970 miles
  • 2017 – 53,700 miles
  • 2016 – 52,582 miles
  • 2015 – 51,094 miles
  • 2014 – 49,607 miles
  • 2013 – 48,324 miles
  • 2012 – 46,385 miles
  • 2011 – 43,858 miles
  • 2010 – 41,446 miles
  • 2009 – 38,806 miles
  • 2008 – 35,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outside

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    631326331893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outside

  2. Fail86,551 miles (+4,303)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    931059435650
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    216178401413
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail82,248 miles (+4,467)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    720712070703
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass77,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    174850363494
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail77,781 miles (+4,630)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    982998023440
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,151 miles (+4,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,151 miles
    Test number
    636968056881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass68,512 miles (+4,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    446059173283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    658072849737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail64,104 miles (+4,498)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    357237857296
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,606 miles (+4,636)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    634479973224
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass54,970 miles (+1,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    995276563572
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  13. Pass53,700 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    839892771033
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre scrubbed

  14. Pass52,582 miles (+1,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    522130516803
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly run off on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass51,094 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    760071873812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass49,607 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    705491454324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,324 miles (+1,939)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    655660943330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBOTH WASHER JETS POOR AIM
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteWIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT JUDDER

  18. Pass46,385 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,385 miles
    Test number
    176223752333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,858 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,858 miles
    Test number
    939819941348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,446 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    762408440335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,806 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    914269049316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    183040758383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VEP

Does LB55 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VEP is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VEP?
The MOT on LB55 VEP is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VEP done?
LB55 VEP was recorded at 86,551 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has LB55 VEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VEP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 VEP 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 VEP find?
LB55 VEP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn outside.

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