
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass60,924 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 60,924 miles
- Test number
- 879245260171
- AdvisoryFront number plate water marked
Pass57,025 miles (+6,946)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 57,025 miles
- Test number
- 631854718700
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass42,108 miles (+2,692)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 42,108 miles
- Test number
- 945707034300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,416 miles (+7,212)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 39,416 miles
- Test number
- 449254043395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,204 miles (+4,194)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 32,204 miles
- Test number
- 445615242469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,010 miles (+9,122)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 28,010 miles
- Test number
- 999143541342
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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