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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 HFAMOT history

LB56 HFA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
107,458 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HFA
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
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HFA was last recorded at 107,458 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 4,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,521 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,937 miles
Average per year
6,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,458 miles
  • 2023 – 102,521 miles
  • 2022 – 95,220 miles
  • 2021 – 91,302 miles
  • 2020 – 87,624 miles
  • 2019 – 85,241 miles
  • 2018 – 78,955 miles
  • 2017 – 73,302 miles
  • 2016 – 67,355 miles
  • 2015 – 61,090 miles
  • 2014 – 53,725 miles
  • 2013 – 44,636 miles
  • 2012 – 36,222 miles
  • 2011 – 25,310 miles
  • 2010 – 13,107 miles
  • 2009 – 4,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section in poor condition
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,458 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    481423870276
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,458 miles (+4,937)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    246540637946
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,521 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    686613237509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,515 miles (+7,295)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    521909590000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass95,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    463226694387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,220 miles (+3,918)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    243718979475
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,302 miles (+3,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    616218188339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,624 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,624 miles
    Test number
    468849099221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    719103310203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,241 miles (+6,286)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    264632334942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,955 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    875976047296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    614792609853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,302 miles (+5,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    982848562648
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass67,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    492754531321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,354 miles (+6,264)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,354 miles
    Test number
    608540772825
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,090 miles (+7,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,090 miles
    Test number
    963341524654
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    258642904330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,725 miles (+9,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    459012604346
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass44,636 miles (+8,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,636 miles
    Test number
    365699383204
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass36,222 miles (+10,912)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,222 miles
    Test number
    477024102319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,310 miles (+12,203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,310 miles
    Test number
    385909791410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,107 miles (+8,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,107 miles
    Test number
    900752400337
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has side wall damage

  23. Pass4,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    4,591 miles
    Test number
    461040419481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 HFA

Does LB56 HFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 HFA expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HFA?
The MOT on LB56 HFA expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 HFA done?
LB56 HFA was recorded at 107,458 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
Has LB56 HFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HFA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 HFA 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 HFA find?
LB56 HFA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective bracket broken; front exhaust flexi section in poor condition; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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