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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB57 OTEMOT history

LB57 OTE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,901 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 OTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 OTE was last recorded at 106,901 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,239 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,662 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,901 miles
  • 2025 – 103,239 miles
  • 2024 – 100,475 miles
  • 2023 – 96,237 miles
  • 2022 – 91,892 miles
  • 2021 – 87,384 miles
  • 2019 – 72,733 miles
  • 2018 – 64,272 miles
  • 2017 – 60,924 miles
  • 2016 – 57,025 miles
  • 2015 – 50,079 miles
  • 2014 – 42,108 miles
  • 2013 – 39,416 miles
  • 2012 – 32,204 miles
  • 2011 – 28,010 miles
  • 2010 – 18,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,901 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    599422737035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass103,239 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,239 miles
    Test number
    526613571174
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryMiddle heat shield loose
  3. Fail103,224 miles (+2,749)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    730795489101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front when drivers front wheel rotated there is a loud rattling noise coming from behind wheel centre cap. (suspected driveshaft bolt loose)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryMiddle heat shield loose
  4. Pass100,475 miles (+216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    784566112251
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail100,259 miles (+4,022)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,259 miles
    Test number
    384646515103
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    470319519207
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail96,237 miles (+4,345)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    632002415144
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass91,892 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    725657763435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail91,892 miles (+4,508)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    356746836185
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,384 miles (+14,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    737176323731
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
  11. Pass72,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    827709283879
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail72,733 miles (+8,461)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    526072100441
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass64,272 miles (+3,348)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    611873469924
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated bolt in tread (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass60,924 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    879245260171
    • AdvisoryFront number plate water marked
  15. Pass57,025 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    631854718700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,079 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,079 miles
    Test number
    203876317843
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass42,108 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    945707034300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,416 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,416 miles
    Test number
    449254043395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,204 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,204 miles
    Test number
    445615242469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,010 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,010 miles
    Test number
    999143541342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,888 miles
    Test number
    582941840319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 OTE

Does LB57 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 OTE is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 OTE?
The MOT on LB57 OTE is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 OTE done?
LB57 OTE was recorded at 106,901 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has LB57 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 OTE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 OTE 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 OTE find?
LB57 OTE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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