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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 HGNMOT history

LB56 HGN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,515 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB56 HGN was last recorded at 109,515 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 7,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,875 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,640 miles
Average per year
5,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,515 miles
  • 2025 – 101,875 miles
  • 2024 – 94,435 miles
  • 2023 – 91,414 miles
  • 2022 – 86,914 miles
  • 2020 – 82,110 miles
  • 2019 – 78,442 miles
  • 2018 – 72,162 miles
  • 2017 – 67,064 miles
  • 2016 – 61,400 miles
  • 2015 – 55,677 miles
  • 2014 – 50,197 miles
  • 2013 – 44,805 miles
  • 2012 – 39,332 miles
  • 2011 – 33,672 miles
  • 2010 – 27,468 miles
  • 2009 – 20,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,515 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,515 miles (+7,640)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    650564966186
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass101,875 miles (+7,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,875 miles
    Test number
    663021838654
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    594067230312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,435 miles (+3,021)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    760051549155
    • DangerousPower steering component modified and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (f) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,414 miles (+4,500)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    421574367568
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySome oil around sump.

  6. Pass86,914 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    541243904655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,110 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,110 miles
    Test number
    176791246625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,442 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    173147552524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,438 miles (+6,276)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    175210996479
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,162 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    497228822095
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suspect cambox cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming belt change history?? (due 100k/8year intervals)

  11. Fail72,162 miles (+5,098)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    378889817180
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suspect cambox cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming belt change history?? (due 100k/8year intervals)

  12. Pass67,064 miles (+5,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    118588010345
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass61,400 miles (+5,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    962826883927
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,677 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    348904553788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,197 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    849956534326
    • NoteRear blade smeary

  16. Fail50,197 miles (+5,392)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    886646334369
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades showing indicators
    • NoteRear blade smeary

  17. Pass44,805 miles (+5,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    378483243347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    948080142367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,332 miles (+5,660)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    896430342399
    • DangerousHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary/juddery.

  20. Pass33,672 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,672 miles
    Test number
    209466841334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,468 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,468 miles
    Test number
    484640640321
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary.
    • NoteN/s/r reverse light/reflector assembly damaged but serviceable.

  22. Fail27,468 miles (+7,236)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,468 miles
    Test number
    903000040325
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary.
    • NoteN/s/r reverse light/reflector assembly damaged but serviceable.

  23. Fail20,232 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,232 miles
    Test number
    354503249359
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads low (205/55r1691v)

  24. Pass20,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,232 miles
    Test number
    811263349340
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads low (205/55r1691v)

Questions about LB56 HGN

Does LB56 HGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 HGN is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HGN?
The MOT on LB56 HGN is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 HGN done?
LB56 HGN was recorded at 109,515 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,489 miles a year.
Has LB56 HGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HGN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 HGN 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 HGN find?
LB56 HGN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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