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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 MFUMOT history

LB56 MFU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
124,960 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 MFU
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
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 MFU was last recorded at 124,960 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 6,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,651 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,309 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,960 miles
  • 2023 – 118,651 miles
  • 2022 – 113,275 miles
  • 2021 – 106,311 miles
  • 2020 – 96,608 miles
  • 2019 – 85,262 miles
  • 2018 – 76,571 miles
  • 2017 – 72,893 miles
  • 2016 – 65,802 miles
  • 2015 – 60,597 miles
  • 2014 – 53,580 miles
  • 2013 – 50,502 miles
  • 2012 – 45,198 miles
  • 2011 – 44,644 miles
  • 2010 – 34,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,960 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,960 miles (+6,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,960 miles
    Test number
    517535307417
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,651 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,651 miles
    Test number
    163404517407
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All round (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all round the vehicle (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Part of the wing has corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail118,651 miles (+5,376)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,651 miles
    Test number
    190273332794
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All round (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all round the vehicle (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Part of the wing has corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass113,275 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    992783655460
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  5. Fail113,275 miles (+6,964)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    583080669562
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Pass106,311 miles (+9,703)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,311 miles
    Test number
    217360031272
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass96,608 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    387523364702
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail96,608 miles (+11,346)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    727577200809
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass85,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    853260980366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,262 miles (+8,691)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    933826626153
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,571 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    193500466561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,893 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    487304665537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,802 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    510524889200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,597 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    704095580723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,580 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    346750174403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,502 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,502 miles
    Test number
    178550893219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass45,198 miles (+554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    817659292209
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass44,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,644 miles
    Test number
    205668031023
    • 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)

  19. Fail44,644 miles (+10,557)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,644 miles
    Test number
    358398731054
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass34,087 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    264694630026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 MFU

Does LB56 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 MFU expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 MFU?
The MOT on LB56 MFU expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 MFU done?
LB56 MFU was recorded at 124,960 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has LB56 MFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 MFU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 MFU 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 MFU find?
LB56 MFU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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