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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LL57 BBEMOT history

LL57 BBE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

LL57 BBE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
230,154 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 BBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 BBE was last recorded at 230,154 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,177 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
12,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 230,154 miles
  • 2021 – 229,177 miles
  • 2020 – 227,151 miles
  • 2019 – 224,291 miles
  • 2018 – 220,094 miles
  • 2017 – 215,793 miles
  • 2016 – 210,901 miles
  • 2015 – 199,732 miles
  • 2014 – 176,113 miles
  • 2013 – 154,851 miles
  • 2012 – 130,685 miles
  • 2011 – 99,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front steering rack inner arm slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tow bar rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    230,154 miles
    Test number
    821487216339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  2. Fail230,154 miles (+977)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,154 miles
    Test number
    314365796639
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  3. Pass229,177 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    229,177 miles
    Test number
    611351524293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner arm slight movement
    • AdvisoryTow bar rusty

  4. Fail229,174 miles (+2,023)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,174 miles
    Test number
    691885901692
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner arm slight movement
    • AdvisoryTow bar rusty

  5. Pass227,151 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    227,151 miles
    Test number
    526744230575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroding

  6. Fail227,151 miles (+2,860)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,151 miles
    Test number
    617276313677
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroding

  7. Pass224,291 miles (+4,197)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    224,291 miles
    Test number
    972913866724
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass220,094 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    220,094 miles
    Test number
    254688148383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail220,071 miles (+4,278)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,071 miles
    Test number
    331385215476
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass215,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    215,793 miles
    Test number
    954104703371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald inner shoulder outside of centre three quater limit

  11. Fail215,793 miles (+4,892)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,793 miles
    Test number
    764721958706
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald inner shoulder outside of centre three quater limit

  12. Pass210,901 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    210,901 miles
    Test number
    383687090772
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Fail210,860 miles (+11,128)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,860 miles
    Test number
    338907458443
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass199,732 miles (+23,619)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    199,732 miles
    Test number
    621467474164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass176,113 miles (+21,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    176,113 miles
    Test number
    878570104390
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer casing starting to corrode and split

  16. Pass154,851 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,851 miles
    Test number
    606615603304
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is below legel limit on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition and corroding away

  17. Fail154,833 miles (+24,148)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,833 miles
    Test number
    478744103358
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is below legel limit on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition and corroding away

  18. Pass130,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    396023502369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail130,684 miles (+31,069)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    686113202302
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass99,615 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    106420701379
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
    • NoteRear service brake application slightly uneven.

  21. Fail99,592 miles (+19,754)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,592 miles
    Test number
    356680701383
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
    • NoteRear service brake application slightly uneven.

  22. Pass79,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,838 miles
    Test number
    628678521096
    • NoteN/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 2mm

Questions about LL57 BBE

Does LL57 BBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 BBE expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 BBE?
The MOT on LL57 BBE expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 BBE done?
LL57 BBE was recorded at 230,154 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 12,952 miles a year.
Has LL57 BBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 BBE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL57 BBE 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 LL57 BBE find?
LL57 BBE passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); tow bar corroded.

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