Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc
LB55 VGNMOT history
LB55 VGN is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 50,110 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 VGN
- 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 12 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 VGN was last recorded at 50,110 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Dec 2020: 41,278 miles, lower than 88,583 miles on 21 Dec 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,102 miles · 28 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 50,110 miles
- 2023 – 50,100 miles
- 2022 – 48,552 miles
- 2021 – 45,221 miles
- 2020 – 41,278 miles
- 2019 – 88,583 miles
- 2018 – 84,540 miles
- 2017 – 80,665 miles
- 2016 – 77,194 miles
- 2015 – 73,148 miles
- 2014 – 69,005 miles
- 2013 – 63,201 miles
- 2012 – 57,252 miles
- 2011 – 49,283 miles
- 2010 – 41,793 miles
- 2009 – 35,305 miles
- 2008 – 28,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,110 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front both front drop links ball joint boots split no x/s movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,110 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 50,110 miles
- Test number
- 102383413623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,102 miles (+2)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,102 miles
- Test number
- 843376957150
- DangerousRear Both Sides Bottom Wing Section and under frame serverly damaged and unsafe
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Exhaust Box Has a Leak but Not Severe (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail50,100 miles (+27)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,100 miles
- Test number
- 645156049727
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail50,073 miles (+1,521)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,073 miles
- Test number
- 203540418829
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of the sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link ball joint all boots split
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded
Pass48,552 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 48,552 miles
- Test number
- 474441369048
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front drop links ball joint boots split no x/s movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail48,542 miles (+3,321)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,542 miles
- Test number
- 923254685848
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front drop links ball joint boots split no x/s movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass45,221 miles (+3,943)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 45,221 miles
- Test number
- 721061280298
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,278 miles (-47,305)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 41,278 miles
- Test number
- 464528626531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,583 miles (+4,043)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,583 miles
- Test number
- 540238539380
- MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass84,540 miles (+3,875)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 84,540 miles
- Test number
- 252948334303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,665 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 80,665 miles
- Test number
- 461649415990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,194 miles (+4,046)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 77,194 miles
- Test number
- 621552895184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,148 miles (+4,143)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 73,148 miles
- Test number
- 855796200598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,005 miles (+5,804)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,005 miles
- Test number
- 818035034389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,201 miles (+5,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,201 miles
- Test number
- 337779123332
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass57,252 miles (+7,969)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,252 miles
- Test number
- 116693632328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,283 miles (+7,490)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 49,283 miles
- Test number
- 987169721376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,793 miles (+6,488)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 41,793 miles
- Test number
- 463943930478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,305 miles (+7,155)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 35,305 miles
- Test number
- 903781839376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,150 miles
- Test number
- 232610438377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 VGN
- Does LB55 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 VGN expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 VGN?
- The MOT on LB55 VGN expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 VGN done?
- LB55 VGN was recorded at 50,110 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 1,436 miles a year.
- Has LB55 VGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 VGN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 VGN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 VGN find?
- LB55 VGN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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