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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LB57 LYJMOT history

LB57 LYJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
74,820 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 LYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 LYJ was last recorded at 74,820 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,968 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,820 miles
  • 2024 – 68,968 miles
  • 2023 – 60,908 miles
  • 2022 – 58,244 miles
  • 2021 – 55,094 miles
  • 2020 – 51,690 miles
  • 2019 – 48,579 miles
  • 2018 – 47,848 miles
  • 2017 – 45,870 miles
  • 2016 – 43,091 miles
  • 2015 – 40,096 miles
  • 2014 – 35,076 miles
  • 2013 – 30,097 miles
  • 2012 – 25,664 miles
  • 2011 – 20,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 splitting between treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    701557495069
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail74,820 miles (+5,852)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    369528954919
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    508675703201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail68,968 miles (+8,060)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    435942371967
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    696870841209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,908 miles (+2,664)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    588685756510
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass58,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    716910293167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,244 miles (+3,150)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    519744209672
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass55,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    316086728256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail55,094 miles (+3,404)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    794508474987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass51,690 miles (+3,111)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    459500772100
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/ phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass48,579 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    114051154929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,848 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,848 miles
    Test number
    974253222307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,870 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,870 miles
    Test number
    171057929977
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOs mirror damaged

  15. Pass43,091 miles (+2,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    442252512434
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOs mirror temp repair

  16. Pass40,096 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    883466716230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,076 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    586529374205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,097 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    945510283203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,664 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    255055372228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,537 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,537 miles
    Test number
    188244591293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,579 miles
    Test number
    326864101070
    • NoteNear side front mirror damaged

  22. Fail19,579 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,579 miles
    Test number
    799924301013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNear side front mirror damaged

Questions about LB57 LYJ

Does LB57 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 LYJ expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 LYJ?
The MOT on LB57 LYJ expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 LYJ done?
LB57 LYJ was recorded at 74,820 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has LB57 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 LYJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 LYJ 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 LYJ find?
LB57 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened.

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