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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB56 AWJMOT history

LB56 AWJ is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2022 and it has passed 12 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2022
Mileage
191,903 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
12 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 AWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 AWJ was last recorded at 191,903 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 9,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2011: 112,153 miles, lower than 130,484 miles on 19 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,242 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,661 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,903 miles
  • 2021 – 182,242 miles
  • 2019 – 175,650 miles
  • 2018 – 168,281 miles
  • 2017 – 163,221 miles
  • 2016 – 157,616 miles
  • 2015 – 151,369 miles
  • 2014 – 144,946 miles
  • 2013 – 135,931 miles
  • 2012 – 123,669 miles
  • 2011 – 112,153 miles
  • 2010 – 130,484 miles
  • 2009 – 94,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail191,903 miles
  • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear sill to floors slight corrosion

What MOT failures 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Ecu light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail191,903 miles (+9,661)2 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,903 miles
    Test number
    466599443518
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sill to floors slight corrosion

  2. Pass182,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,242 miles
    Test number
    476949812211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,242 miles (+6,592)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,242 miles
    Test number
    932282166290
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass175,650 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,650 miles
    Test number
    564952554678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    168,281 miles
    Test number
    984061219204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail168,281 miles (+5,060)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,281 miles
    Test number
    336194598781
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass163,221 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,221 miles
    Test number
    526394783614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on

  8. Fail163,105 miles (+5,489)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,105 miles
    Test number
    918742235012
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on

  9. Pass157,616 miles (+135)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    157,616 miles
    Test number
    450786944555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box corroded

  10. Fail157,481 miles (+6,112)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,481 miles
    Test number
    982873260322
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box corroded

  11. Pass151,369 miles (+104)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    151,369 miles
    Test number
    558855654795
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Fail151,265 miles (+6,319)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,265 miles
    Test number
    139637364945
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Pass144,946 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    258877054327
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail144,946 miles (+9,015)2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    326037454323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass135,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    339427143345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,931 miles (+12,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    479727443317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Fail123,669 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    297564922394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass123,669 miles (+11,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    686464422354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,153 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    498671521339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • NoteNearside front wing has body damage.

  20. Fail112,153 miles (-18,331)1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    666941321356
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • NoteNearside front wing has body damage.

  21. Fail130,484 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    602583220381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass130,484 miles (+36,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    904733520300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    484959309346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,427 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    621929709322
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB56 AWJ

Does LB56 AWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 AWJ expired on 17 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 AWJ?
The MOT on LB56 AWJ expired on 17 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 AWJ done?
LB56 AWJ was recorded at 191,903 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has LB56 AWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 AWJ has failed 12 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 AWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 AWJ find?
LB56 AWJ failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake servo inoperative; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 13 more.

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