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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 VJXMOT history

LB55 VJX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
125,129 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VJX
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 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VJX was last recorded at 125,129 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,103 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,129 miles
  • 2021 – 121,171 miles
  • 2020 – 117,998 miles
  • 2019 – 112,188 miles
  • 2018 – 108,715 miles
  • 2017 – 99,425 miles
  • 2016 – 93,386 miles
  • 2015 – 86,090 miles
  • 2014 – 79,382 miles
  • 2013 – 73,888 miles
  • 2012 – 71,597 miles
  • 2011 – 60,705 miles
  • 2010 – 50,280 miles
  • 2009 – 40,356 miles
  • 2008 – 33,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,129 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Inner Brake pads not seen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,129 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,129 miles
    Test number
    921211755632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail125,103 miles (+3,932)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    123796703020
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,171 miles
    Test number
    762822577767
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,171 miles (+3,173)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,171 miles
    Test number
    710878157123
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,998 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    489861048864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail117,986 miles (+5,798)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    523387162900
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both / advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass112,188 miles (+3,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,188 miles
    Test number
    573581102251
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass108,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    633407467789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,715 miles (+9,290)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    903950051800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,425 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,425 miles
    Test number
    890341500420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    235856084890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,386 miles (+7,296)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    393149933383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass86,090 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    716422615156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,382 miles (+5,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    469103414110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass73,888 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    457845713118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,723 miles (+2,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,723 miles
    Test number
    909798903196
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass71,597 miles (+10,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,597 miles
    Test number
    629326352312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,705 miles (+10,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    615186751332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,280 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    262616650361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,356 miles (+6,732)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,356 miles
    Test number
    540376149388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass33,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    242227258332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 VJX

Does LB55 VJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VJX expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VJX?
The MOT on LB55 VJX expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VJX done?
LB55 VJX was recorded at 125,129 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
Has LB55 VJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VJX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 VJX 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 VJX find?
LB55 VJX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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