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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB57 GJOMOT history

LB57 GJO is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
147,031 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 GJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 GJO was last recorded at 147,031 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 11,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,129 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,902 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,031 miles
  • 2024 – 135,129 miles
  • 2023 – 130,976 miles
  • 2022 – 127,294 miles
  • 2021 – 120,038 miles
  • 2020 – 117,414 miles
  • 2019 – 113,650 miles
  • 2018 – 108,830 miles
  • 2017 – 101,404 miles
  • 2016 – 96,279 miles
  • 2015 – 90,580 miles
  • 2014 – 83,559 miles
  • 2013 – 76,405 miles
  • 2012 – 62,360 miles
  • 2011 – 48,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,031 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,031 miles (+11,902)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,031 miles
    Test number
    415396909161
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass135,129 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    122256618942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,030 miles (+4,054)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,030 miles
    Test number
    114889859337
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass130,976 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    220450702859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass127,294 miles (+7,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    316003919109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,038 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,038 miles
    Test number
    588344325945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,414 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    426156535849
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

  8. Pass113,650 miles (+4,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    270949685004
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing

  9. Pass108,830 miles (+7,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,830 miles
    Test number
    237720736702
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn bad on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slight corrosion

  10. Pass101,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,404 miles
    Test number
    817911103201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,404 miles (+5,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,404 miles
    Test number
    418915434788
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass96,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    384678585765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear tyre showing light cracks/tears in tread area
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

  13. Fail96,279 miles (+5,699)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    493830952285
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear tyre showing light cracks/tears in tread area
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

  14. Pass90,580 miles (+7,021)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    446636455098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3m

  15. Pass83,559 miles (+7,154)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    195982154004
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter skin of silencer corroded and peeling but not leaking gases

  16. Pass76,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    348983163067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,405 miles (+431)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    166893163076
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Pass75,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    365007033061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,974 miles (+13,614)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    496816733036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail62,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    217701512004
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass62,360 miles (+13,960)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    859711612013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    259544311088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,400 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    986854111041
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about LB57 GJO

Does LB57 GJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 GJO expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 GJO?
The MOT on LB57 GJO expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 GJO done?
LB57 GJO was recorded at 147,031 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has LB57 GJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 GJO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 GJO 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 GJO find?
LB57 GJO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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