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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB56 HBYMOT history

LB56 HBY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
112,666 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HBY was last recorded at 112,666 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,443 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
5,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,666 miles
  • 2023 – 100,884 miles
  • 2022 – 90,910 miles
  • 2021 – 84,925 miles
  • 2020 – 80,804 miles
  • 2019 – 76,024 miles
  • 2018 – 69,722 miles
  • 2017 – 63,778 miles
  • 2016 – 59,141 miles
  • 2015 – 49,443 miles
  • 2014 – 42,084 miles
  • 2013 – 39,036 miles
  • 2012 – 35,755 miles
  • 2011 – 31,983 miles
  • 2010 – 28,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,666 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,666 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    228779318472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,443 miles (+11,559)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,443 miles
    Test number
    719172462757
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Due To Excessively worn Inner inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,884 miles (+9,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    686153992977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,910 miles (+5,985)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,910 miles
    Test number
    249523431742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside registration plate lamps light intensity reduced

  5. Pass84,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,925 miles
    Test number
    122104731012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,925 miles (+4,121)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,925 miles
    Test number
    936842691675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass80,804 miles (+4,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,804 miles
    Test number
    102560824769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    314260577874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,024 miles (+6,302)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    183856235058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    159676598509
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel rims slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  11. Fail69,721 miles (+5,943)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    571770053177
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel rims slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,778 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,778 miles
    Test number
    778869007507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,141 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    879609381735
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level over the max mark, removed some before start of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damaged

  14. Fail59,141 miles (+9,698)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    464151294277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level over the max mark, removed some before start of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damaged

  15. Pass49,443 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    675041215223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,236 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    599651365090
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail47,236 miles (+5,152)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    965651965055
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass42,084 miles (+3,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,084 miles
    Test number
    239850164060
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass39,036 miles (+3,281)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    107874553008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass35,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    249391962023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail35,755 miles (+3,772)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    818481862080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass31,983 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    728925851009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    692985650084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 HBY

Does LB56 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 HBY expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HBY?
The MOT on LB56 HBY expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 HBY done?
LB56 HBY was recorded at 112,666 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 5,845 miles a year.
Has LB56 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HBY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 HBY 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 HBY find?
LB56 HBY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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