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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 AVTMOT history

LB56 AVT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
151,815 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 AVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 AVT was last recorded at 151,815 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 10,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,367 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,448 miles
Average per year
8,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,815 miles
  • 2021 – 141,367 miles
  • 2020 – 132,653 miles
  • 2019 – 122,793 miles
  • 2018 – 111,414 miles
  • 2017 – 102,043 miles
  • 2016 – 93,852 miles
  • 2015 – 88,536 miles
  • 2014 – 83,084 miles
  • 2013 – 81,776 miles
  • 2012 – 78,272 miles
  • 2011 – 74,648 miles
  • 2010 – 62,958 miles
  • 2009 – 45,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,815 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,815 miles (+10,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,815 miles
    Test number
    504724696641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,367 miles (+8,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    416915169543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    341649892271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is starting to feather/step on its inner tread 205.55.16.WXL
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail132,653 miles (+9,860)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    973938518191
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is starting to feather/step on its inner tread 205.55.16.WXL
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top strut mount bearing starting to get rough

  5. Pass122,793 miles (+11,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    278971682123
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission just met requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass111,414 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    183040140397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,043 miles (+8,191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    547990244833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low and worn on its inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber heavily perished and splitting from its bonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low and worn on its inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass93,852 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,852 miles
    Test number
    527936040280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,536 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    621693807105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,084 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    386154994234
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass83,084 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    649254194237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,776 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    415145193230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,272 miles (+3,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    335655382253
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,648 miles (+11,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    506024691218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,958 miles (+17,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    410258530361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,586 miles
    Test number
    731781949366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB56 AVT

Does LB56 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 AVT expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 AVT?
The MOT on LB56 AVT expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 AVT done?
LB56 AVT was recorded at 151,815 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 8,366 miles a year.
Has LB56 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 AVT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 AVT 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 LB56 AVT find?
LB56 AVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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