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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB56 HJXMOT history

LB56 HJX is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
176,664 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HJX was last recorded at 176,664 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,324 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
8,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,664 miles
  • 2022 – 166,199 miles
  • 2021 – 161,690 miles
  • 2020 – 157,787 miles
  • 2019 – 152,432 miles
  • 2018 – 146,530 miles
  • 2017 – 140,064 miles
  • 2016 – 133,755 miles
  • 2015 – 128,794 miles
  • 2014 – 123,364 miles
  • 2013 – 117,087 miles
  • 2011 – 112,073 miles
  • 2010 – 70,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r coil spring starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,664 miles (+340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,664 miles
    Test number
    125369888778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail176,324 miles (+10,125)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,324 miles
    Test number
    853805434288
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass166,199 miles (+4,509)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,199 miles
    Test number
    164519974244
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  4. Pass161,690 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,690 miles
    Test number
    173626187683
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  5. Fail161,688 miles (+3,901)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,688 miles
    Test number
    947695968779
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  6. Pass157,787 miles (+5,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,787 miles
    Test number
    484378963871
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low
  7. Pass152,432 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,432 miles
    Test number
    652871960316
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition
  8. Fail152,325 miles (+5,795)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,325 miles
    Test number
    200317482825
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition
  9. Pass146,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,530 miles
    Test number
    511525069349
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod is slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition
  10. Fail146,530 miles (+6,466)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,530 miles
    Test number
    172101064088
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition
  11. Pass140,064 miles (+6,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    279034914373
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass133,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,755 miles
    Test number
    746066150625
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wishbone bush perishing/weak
  13. Fail133,755 miles (+4,961)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,755 miles
    Test number
    508679322888
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wishbone bush perishing/weak
  14. Pass128,794 miles (+5,430)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,794 miles
    Test number
    209119815035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriaitng
    • NoteCoolant leval bellow minimum
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/side front tyre has multipul cuts in tread
  15. Pass123,364 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,364 miles
    Test number
    995181824016
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded-heat shield insecure
  16. Fail123,320 miles (+6,233)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,320 miles
    Test number
    467046814017
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded-heat shield insecure
  17. Pass117,087 miles (+5,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    368842413030
    • NoteMid/tail section of exhaust poor condition
  18. Fail112,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,073 miles
    Test number
    229980651376
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass112,073 miles (+17,865)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,073 miles
    Test number
    496450151340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,208 miles (+24,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    427684101012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,038 miles
    Test number
    323063710003
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LB56 HJX

Does LB56 HJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 HJX expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HJX?
The MOT on LB56 HJX expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 HJX done?
LB56 HJX was recorded at 176,664 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 8,209 miles a year.
Has LB56 HJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HJX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 HJX 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 HJX find?
LB56 HJX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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