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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

HJ56 LYGMOT history

HJ56 LYG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,468 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

HJ56 LYG was last recorded at 72,468 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,616 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged/corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre ns and os
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryUndertray loose

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,468 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    992647267200
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged/corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre ns and os
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  2. Fail72,468 miles (+5,852)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    486097236050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged/corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre ns and os
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  3. Pass66,616 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    533159871466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,155 miles (+921)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    872871226117
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.

  5. Pass65,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,234 miles
    Test number
    182476067900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,234 miles (+2,610)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,234 miles
    Test number
    693098246964
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass62,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    526157197166
    • 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))

  8. Fail62,623 miles (+2,021)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    368650550040
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass60,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    389865020951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,602 miles (+725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    395801360388
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass59,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    716078757688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,875 miles (+2,049)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    283373502887
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass57,826 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,826 miles
    Test number
    377949522330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,708 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    167062636430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,422 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    376182884481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,353 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    463425276663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  17. Pass44,198 miles (+3,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,198 miles
    Test number
    767938871938
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass40,696 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    408861444267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,910 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,910 miles
    Test number
    546773333203
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass33,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    998023842269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,184 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    946463242299
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass27,713 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,713 miles
    Test number
    278134441253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    860743240282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,179 miles (+5,710)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    582863140243
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

  25. Pass17,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,469 miles
    Test number
    610983439292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about HJ56 LYG

When is the MOT due on HJ56 LYG?
The MOT on HJ56 LYG is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HJ56 LYG done?
HJ56 LYG was recorded at 72,468 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has HJ56 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HJ56 LYG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on HJ56 LYG 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 HJ56 LYG find?
HJ56 LYG passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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