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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LE03 VBDMOT history

LE03 VBD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

LE03 VBD blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
91,669 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VBD was last recorded at 91,669 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,455 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,669 miles
  • 2024 – 91,455 miles
  • 2023 – 91,112 miles
  • 2022 – 90,764 miles
  • 2021 – 88,856 miles
  • 2020 – 87,392 miles
  • 2019 – 85,374 miles
  • 2018 – 81,246 miles
  • 2017 – 77,265 miles
  • 2016 – 75,026 miles
  • 2015 – 72,424 miles
  • 2014 – 70,547 miles
  • 2013 – 68,125 miles
  • 2012 – 65,165 miles
  • 2011 – 61,031 miles
  • 2010 – 57,181 miles
  • 2009 – 50,996 miles
  • 2008 – 43,525 miles
  • 2007 – 35,562 miles
  • 2006 – 28,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,669 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fitted incorrectly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,669 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    576887344369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,455 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    503923543198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,112 miles (+348)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    249362845812
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers park is faulty intermittent
  4. Pass90,764 miles (+5)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    420137004649
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fitted incorrectly
  5. Fail90,759 miles (+1,903)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    960558555930
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fitted incorrectly
  6. Pass88,856 miles (+12)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,856 miles
    Test number
    914765911249
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Air conditioning fluid/oil small leak evident. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail88,844 miles (+1,452)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    431367402370
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass87,392 miles (+2,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,392 miles
    Test number
    828676783669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass85,374 miles (+4,128)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    241702659888
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass81,246 miles (+3,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    766831145256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass77,265 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    619109685393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,262 miles (+2,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    260789304922
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass75,026 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    854124644949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,424 miles (+1,877)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    346791315270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly cracked
  15. Pass70,547 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    319667024288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,125 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    498562533241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall worn
  17. Fail68,115 miles (+2,950)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    236988523260
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall worn
  18. Pass65,165 miles (+4,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    359727222478
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge heavily worn
  19. Pass61,031 miles (+3,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    445055521243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass57,181 miles (+6,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    790998310202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass50,996 miles (+7,471)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    403553209285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass43,525 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    334540608496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,562 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    513625487168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    794226406204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 VBD

Does LE03 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VBD expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VBD?
The MOT on LE03 VBD expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VBD done?
LE03 VBD was recorded at 91,669 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has LE03 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VBD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 VBD 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 LE03 VBD find?
LE03 VBD passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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