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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VJVMOT history

LB55 VJV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2024
Mileage
114,321 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VJV
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 25 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VJV was last recorded at 114,321 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 13,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,174 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
13,147 miles
Average per year
6,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,321 miles
  • 2022 – 101,174 miles
  • 2021 – 97,620 miles
  • 2020 – 94,934 miles
  • 2018 – 90,668 miles
  • 2017 – 76,839 miles
  • 2016 – 63,425 miles
  • 2015 – 54,077 miles
  • 2014 – 47,036 miles
  • 2013 – 39,832 miles
  • 2012 – 34,372 miles
  • 2011 – 29,718 miles
  • 2010 – 28,614 miles
  • 2009 – 23,664 miles
  • 2008 – 19,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,321 miles (+13,147)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    332872532632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,174 miles (+3,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    918567712206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,620 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    556044309446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,569 miles (+2,635)4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,569 miles
    Test number
    664034625172
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wing top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass94,934 miles (+101)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    432924367565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,833 miles (+4,165)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    201218604686
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,668 miles (+13,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,668 miles
    Test number
    132484892896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,839 miles (+13,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    353601310301
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass63,425 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    313818592167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  10. Fail63,421 miles (+9,344)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,421 miles
    Test number
    570939442595
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass54,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    395865927170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 - 2.37mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 - 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail54,076 miles (+7,040)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    213104557332
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 - 2.37mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 - 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,036 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,036 miles
    Test number
    416956014406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,668 miles (+4,836)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    476338304118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre perished on tread area and outer sidewall heavily scuffed
    • NoteAdvise sill trims both sides not allowing full inspection of sills

  15. Pass39,832 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    825676423155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,372 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    758388722141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,718 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,718 miles
    Test number
    549268351197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    674369840388
    • NoteMinor splitting on nearside rear trailing arm bush

  19. Fail28,614 miles (+4,950)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    550699440312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteMinor splitting on nearside rear trailing arm bush
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perished

  20. Pass23,664 miles (+4,478)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,664 miles
    Test number
    964481859367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteMinor cracking on nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass19,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,186 miles
    Test number
    171475448344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VJV

Does LB55 VJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VJV expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VJV?
The MOT on LB55 VJV expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VJV done?
LB55 VJV was recorded at 114,321 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 6,696 miles a year.
Has LB55 VJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VJV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 VJV 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 VJV find?
LB55 VJV passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 5 more.

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