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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB57 CVLMOT history

LB57 CVL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,748 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 CVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 CVL was last recorded at 139,748 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,290 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,458 miles
Average per year
7,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,748 miles
  • 2024 – 134,290 miles
  • 2023 – 128,879 miles
  • 2022 – 118,716 miles
  • 2021 – 110,684 miles
  • 2020 – 102,218 miles
  • 2019 – 94,481 miles
  • 2018 – 88,086 miles
  • 2017 – 82,789 miles
  • 2016 – 73,425 miles
  • 2015 – 65,118 miles
  • 2014 – 57,659 miles
  • 2013 – 44,406 miles
  • 2012 – 36,115 miles
  • 2011 – 27,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,748 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,748 miles
    Test number
    129249783557
    • MinorFront Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  2. Fail139,748 miles (+5,458)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,748 miles
    Test number
    215512315144
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  3. Pass134,290 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,290 miles
    Test number
    312174579104
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,879 miles (+10,163)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,879 miles
    Test number
    832511527367
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox damp with oil
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack/pump damp
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  5. Pass118,716 miles (+54)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    128356881781
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlight
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack and pump damp
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  6. Fail118,662 miles (+7,978)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,662 miles
    Test number
    708383591222
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlight
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack and pump damp
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded
  7. Pass110,684 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    303805007909
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
  8. Fail110,684 miles (+8,466)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    414447423210
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
  9. Pass102,218 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    779031601611
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
  10. Fail102,218 miles (+7,737)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    411223128259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
  11. Pass94,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    497100476095
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror and stuck to screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail94,481 miles (+6,395)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    137134010482
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror and stuck to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass88,086 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    626751756168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    769981926346
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Fail82,789 miles (+9,364)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    453078812864
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  16. Pass73,425 miles (+8,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    195310493157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass65,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    537159745163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,118 miles (+7,459)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    578509545136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Fail57,659 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    618289134123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass57,659 miles (+13,253)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    729109134136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,406 miles4 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    528132983078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteDamages under vehicle to radiator and a/c condenser support bracket
  22. Pass44,406 miles (+8,291)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    835042483070
    • 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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteDamages under vehicle to radiator and a/c condenser support bracket
  23. Pass36,115 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    817093982089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRadiator support damaged
  24. Fail36,115 miles (+8,581)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    967973982017
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRadiator support damaged
  25. Pass27,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    638085381062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 CVL

Does LB57 CVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 CVL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 CVL?
The MOT on LB57 CVL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 CVL done?
LB57 CVL was recorded at 139,748 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
Has LB57 CVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 CVL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 CVL 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 LB57 CVL find?
LB57 CVL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror glass deteriorating; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking; front upper oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak, and 2 more.

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