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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VGPMOT history

LB55 VGP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,062 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VGP
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 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VGP was last recorded at 72,062 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,485 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,577 miles
Average per year
2,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,062 miles
  • 2024 – 69,485 miles
  • 2023 – 67,112 miles
  • 2022 – 64,901 miles
  • 2021 – 62,833 miles
  • 2020 – 61,180 miles
  • 2019 – 58,524 miles
  • 2018 – 56,016 miles
  • 2017 – 52,194 miles
  • 2016 – 50,465 miles
  • 2015 – 48,561 miles
  • 2014 – 45,849 miles
  • 2013 – 43,150 miles
  • 2012 – 39,892 miles
  • 2011 – 37,121 miles
  • 2010 – 33,554 miles
  • 2008 – 25,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderbody CorrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    713866002881
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  2. Fail72,062 miles (+2,577)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    150982687516
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,485 miles (+2,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    818913045544
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  4. Pass67,112 miles (+2,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    970684332330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass64,901 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    834463198729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,833 miles (+1,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    347907816119
    • 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. Pass61,180 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    792576749350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,524 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    275522415728
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame is slightly corroded

  9. Pass56,016 miles (+3,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    491749586319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,194 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    653460933160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,465 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,465 miles
    Test number
    319248582594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,561 miles
    Test number
    400842579463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail48,561 miles (+2,712)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,561 miles
    Test number
    691496879205
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    405839224315
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail45,849 miles (+2,699)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    567108524356
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    798280033363
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall but not showing internal structure

  17. Fail43,150 miles (+3,258)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    427769923494
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall but not showing internal structure

  18. Pass39,892 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    866531642399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass37,121 miles (+3,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    466050941362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    231450940332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,554 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    382320940339
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    773038049315
    • NoteBoyh front tyres near legal limit
    • NoteN/s/front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

  23. Pass25,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,198 miles
    Test number
    670326748380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 VGP

Does LB55 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VGP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VGP?
The MOT on LB55 VGP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VGP done?
LB55 VGP was recorded at 72,062 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
Has LB55 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VGP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 VGP 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 VGP find?
LB55 VGP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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