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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VJLMOT history

LB55 VJL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
142,999 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VJL
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 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 VJL was last recorded at 142,999 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 11,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,493 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11,506 miles
Average per year
7,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,999 miles
  • 2023 – 131,493 miles
  • 2022 – 122,384 miles
  • 2021 – 113,000 miles
  • 2020 – 105,905 miles
  • 2019 – 98,184 miles
  • 2018 – 88,983 miles
  • 2017 – 80,275 miles
  • 2016 – 69,284 miles
  • 2015 – 61,238 miles
  • 2014 – 53,769 miles
  • 2013 – 47,135 miles
  • 2012 – 39,909 miles
  • 2011 – 32,775 miles
  • 2010 – 30,492 miles
  • 2009 – 28,518 miles
  • 2008 – 24,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,999 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,999 miles (+11,506)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    548422919819
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass131,493 miles (+34)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,493 miles
    Test number
    383074921379
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  3. Fail131,459 miles (+2,095)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    803891236666
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  4. Fail129,364 miles (+6,980)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,364 miles
    Test number
    908971321875
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion

  5. Pass122,384 miles (+9,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,384 miles
    Test number
    880108194418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,000 miles (+7,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,000 miles
    Test number
    162044612907
    • 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))

  7. Pass105,905 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    214156642009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,184 miles (+9,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    977840193217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,983 miles (+8,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    350305734008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass80,275 miles (+10,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    875815013190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass69,284 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    967699963444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,238 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    129211195423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteOffside rear road spring looks to have part of another road spring under it

  13. Fail61,238 miles (+7,469)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    788261995083
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteOffside rear road spring looks to have part of another road spring under it

  14. Fail53,769 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    115557484053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass53,769 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    259317684096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,135 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    309969883090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,134 miles (+7,225)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    208718583075
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass39,909 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    695030892008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,775 miles
    Test number
    289258381097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,775 miles (+2,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,775 miles
    Test number
    659998481081
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass30,492 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,492 miles
    Test number
    312704240128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,518 miles (+4,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,518 miles
    Test number
    673895659385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    792694668326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VJL

Does LB55 VJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VJL expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VJL?
The MOT on LB55 VJL expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VJL done?
LB55 VJL was recorded at 142,999 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 7,265 miles a year.
Has LB55 VJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VJL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 VJL 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 VJL find?
LB55 VJL failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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