Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc
LB56 ABNMOT history
LB56 ABN is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 104,008 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 ABN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 22 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 ABN was last recorded at 104,008 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 4,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Nov 2018: 89,231 miles, lower than 174,802 miles on 13 Dec 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 99,275 miles · 5 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,733 miles
- Average per year
- 3,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 104,008 miles
- 2020 – 99,275 miles
- 2019 – 95,610 miles
- 2018 – 89,238 miles
- 2017 – 174,802 miles
- 2016 – 164,028 miles
- 2015 – 156,622 miles
- 2014 – 146,661 miles
- 2013 – 130,659 miles
- 2012 – 115,420 miles
- 2011 – 98,798 miles
- 2010 – 83,486 miles
- 2009 – 68,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Coolant leak engine bay area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Outer c.v boot weeping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 473516998037
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 542540996747
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,008 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,008 miles
- Test number
- 925658708262
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,275 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,275 miles
- Test number
- 893713415386
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fail99,273 miles (+3,663)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,273 miles
- Test number
- 542743946956
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL/ LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass95,610 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,610 miles
- Test number
- 580120214081
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension bushes perished and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush mounts on inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear backplates corroaded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Fail95,610 miles (+6,372)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,610 miles
- Test number
- 254766716532
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush to chassic (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to chassic (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension bushes perished and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush mounts on inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear backplates corroaded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass89,238 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 936343499060
- AdvisoryCoolant leak engine bay area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v boot weeping
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail89,231 miles (-85,571)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,231 miles
- Test number
- 883212052922
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak engine bay area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v boot weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass174,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 174,802 miles
- Test number
- 383599042890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,802 miles (+10,774)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,802 miles
- Test number
- 469116769933
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass164,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 164,028 miles
- Test number
- 310569135739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,027 miles (+7,405)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,027 miles
- Test number
- 106748401296
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Discs lipped
Pass156,622 miles (+9,961)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 156,622 miles
- Test number
- 412167140396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,661 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,661 miles
- Test number
- 435432934366
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust becoming corroded
- NoteNoise / squeak from offside front suspension area on full lock
Pass146,661 miles (+16,002)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 146,661 miles
- Test number
- 478502434416
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust becoming corroded
- NoteNoise / squeak from offside front suspension area on full lock
Pass130,659 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 130,659 miles
- Test number
- 315645053352
- NoteOuter skin corroded on rear silencer
- NoteRear heat shield insecure
Fail130,659 miles (+15,239)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,659 miles
- Test number
- 179593253392
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testCentre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- NoteOuter skin corroded on rear silencer
- NoteRear heat shield insecure
Pass115,420 miles (+16,622)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 115,420 miles
- Test number
- 869862652396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,798 miles (+15,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 98,798 miles
- Test number
- 566877541386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,486 miles (+15,230)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 83,486 miles
- Test number
- 924898640370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 68,256 miles
- Test number
- 441700059473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 ABN
- Does LB56 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 ABN expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 ABN?
- The MOT on LB56 ABN expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 ABN done?
- LB56 ABN was recorded at 104,008 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
- Has LB56 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 ABN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 ABN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 ABN find?
- LB56 ABN passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.
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