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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 HCLMOT history

LB56 HCL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,936 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HCL was last recorded at 61,936 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2018: 45,783 miles, lower than 46,633 miles on 30 Aug 2017.

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
61,928 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,936 miles
  • 2025 – 59,085 miles
  • 2024 – 54,393 miles
  • 2023 – 50,703 miles
  • 2022 – 50,276 miles
  • 2021 – 49,213 miles
  • 2020 – 48,337 miles
  • 2019 – 47,243 miles
  • 2018 – 45,783 miles
  • 2017 – 46,633 miles
  • 2016 – 41,299 miles
  • 2015 – 38,809 miles
  • 2014 – 36,454 miles
  • 2013 – 32,818 miles
  • 2012 – 29,186 miles
  • 2011 – 25,503 miles
  • 2010 – 21,245 miles
  • 2009 – 16,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,936 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,936 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    231656614372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,928 miles (+2,843)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    239108745049
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass59,085 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,085 miles
    Test number
    964582898700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass54,393 miles (+3,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    816174105508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass50,703 miles (+427)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    947423224162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass50,276 miles (+1,063)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    728384715553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall scuffed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
  7. Pass49,213 miles (+876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    271368148101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass48,337 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    688512354875
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres cracking on the edges
  9. Pass47,243 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    169351554151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass45,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    725851410832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,783 miles (-850)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    882945945307
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass46,633 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,633 miles
    Test number
    708330205123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,299 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    484195843424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,809 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    149217974622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,454 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    319918934265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,818 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,818 miles
    Test number
    536192343222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,186 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    838571942214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,503 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    905705941299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass21,245 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,245 miles
    Test number
    302326840237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,354 miles
    Test number
    203979339261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 HCL

Does LB56 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 HCL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HCL?
The MOT on LB56 HCL is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 HCL done?
LB56 HCL was recorded at 61,936 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has LB56 HCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HCL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 HCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 HCL find?
LB56 HCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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