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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VEWMOT history

LB55 VEW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
131,585 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VEW
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 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VEW was last recorded at 131,585 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,583 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,585 miles
  • 2021 – 120,197 miles
  • 2020 – 113,783 miles
  • 2019 – 111,956 miles
  • 2018 – 108,462 miles
  • 2017 – 103,062 miles
  • 2016 – 97,957 miles
  • 2015 – 91,845 miles
  • 2014 – 83,156 miles
  • 2013 – 75,710 miles
  • 2012 – 72,444 miles
  • 2011 – 63,964 miles
  • 2010 – 54,691 miles
  • 2009 – 45,152 miles
  • 2008 – 35,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,585 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,585 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,585 miles
    Test number
    419912666354
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,583 miles (+11,386)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    591302910417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,197 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    633397925706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,116 miles (+6,333)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,116 miles
    Test number
    491850066762
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,783 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,783 miles
    Test number
    172427016198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,956 miles (+3,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,956 miles
    Test number
    436634686428
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion on most components

  7. Pass108,462 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    489787761252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,062 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,062 miles
    Test number
    737443936408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail103,058 miles (+5,101)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,058 miles
    Test number
    831161199245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass97,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    803297515020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,957 miles (+6,112)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    390974635608
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    295147942090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame & suspension components slightly corroded

  13. Fail91,845 miles (+8,689)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    306677122792
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame & suspension components slightly corroded

  14. Pass83,156 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    389975224311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,710 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    115660763267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,444 miles (+8,480)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    148609142313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,964 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    776115831382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,691 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    210612840374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,152 miles (+9,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    472203449476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,854 miles
    Test number
    471043148468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VEW

Does LB55 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VEW expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VEW?
The MOT on LB55 VEW expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VEW done?
LB55 VEW was recorded at 131,585 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 6,927 miles a year.
Has LB55 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VEW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 VEW 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 VEW find?
LB55 VEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 3 more.

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