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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 HMZMOT history

LB56 HMZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,711 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HMZ was last recorded at 167,711 miles on 7 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,711 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,711 miles
  • 2022 – 159,338 miles
  • 2021 – 150,819 miles
  • 2020 – 125,462 miles
  • 2019 – 116,328 miles
  • 2018 – 110,907 miles
  • 2017 – 104,287 miles
  • 2016 – 99,317 miles
  • 2015 – 92,559 miles
  • 2014 – 85,176 miles
  • 2013 – 75,655 miles
  • 2012 – 66,056 miles
  • 2011 – 59,338 miles
  • 2010 – 47,868 miles
  • 2009 – 41,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUbcc

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    884742784260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUbcc

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    600904362622
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    709995396904
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  4. Pass167,711 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,711 miles
    Test number
    619015029726
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail167,711 miles (+8,373)1 dangerous12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,711 miles
    Test number
    532651491541
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,338 miles
    Test number
    508782412694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion

  7. Fail159,338 miles (+8,519)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,338 miles
    Test number
    995562629247
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion

  8. Pass150,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,819 miles
    Test number
    170473918901
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail150,818 miles (+25,356)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,818 miles
    Test number
    958280749082
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,462 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,462 miles
    Test number
    671524963340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,197 miles (+8,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,197 miles
    Test number
    649248478011
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass116,328 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,328 miles
    Test number
    664590591265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhurst bracket missing

  13. Pass110,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    871979972881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,907 miles (+6,620)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    258397008800
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass104,287 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    357506068431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhurst bracket broken but sported

  16. Fail104,196 miles (+4,879)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    249423402307
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhurst bracket broken but sported

  17. Pass99,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,317 miles
    Test number
    495904622250
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight underbody surface rust

  18. Fail99,317 miles (+6,758)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,317 miles
    Test number
    952840749358
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight underbody surface rust

  19. Pass92,559 miles (+7,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    937816530675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass85,176 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    815145564238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail84,965 miles (+9,310)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    407442064203
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass75,655 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    428113263246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail75,598 miles (+9,542)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    846802763264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn more on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres each have a nail in the tread and are showing signs of age
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn more on outer edge

  24. Pass66,056 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,056 miles
    Test number
    936234262290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,338 miles (+11,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    666341301345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass47,868 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    430976480287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,866 miles (+6,432)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    711125380284
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass41,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    442770419439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 HMZ

Does LB56 HMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 HMZ is valid until 13 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HMZ?
The MOT on LB56 HMZ is valid until 13 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 HMZ done?
LB56 HMZ was recorded at 167,711 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2023, an average of 9,074 miles a year.
Has LB56 HMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HMZ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 HMZ 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 HMZ find?
LB56 HMZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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