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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

LB56 MHEMOT history

LB56 MHE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,635 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 MHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 MHE was last recorded at 163,635 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,795 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,840 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,635 miles
  • 2025 – 155,795 miles
  • 2024 – 147,550 miles
  • 2023 – 143,564 miles
  • 2022 – 139,960 miles
  • 2021 – 132,430 miles
  • 2020 – 123,640 miles
  • 2019 – 114,027 miles
  • 2018 – 103,522 miles
  • 2017 – 93,638 miles
  • 2016 – 85,391 miles
  • 2015 – 75,840 miles
  • 2014 – 67,718 miles
  • 2013 – 61,215 miles
  • 2012 – 50,923 miles
  • 2011 – 39,201 miles
  • 2010 – 33,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,635 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,635 miles
    Test number
    193015584497
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail163,635 miles (+7,840)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,635 miles
    Test number
    593269569785
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,795 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,795 miles
    Test number
    975495648348
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail155,795 miles (+8,245)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,795 miles
    Test number
    308030632555
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,550 miles (+3,986)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,550 miles
    Test number
    525220352561
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,564 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,564 miles
    Test number
    945991987407
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,557 miles (+3,597)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,557 miles
    Test number
    322401796790
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,960 miles
    Test number
    503887686917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,960 miles (+7,530)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,960 miles
    Test number
    920499494365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,430 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,430 miles
    Test number
    581923826745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,640 miles (+9,613)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,640 miles
    Test number
    343680990459
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,027 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    107525966357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    323489587726
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail103,522 miles (+9,884)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    580277969186
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    405813330753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,638 miles (+8,247)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    715990989696
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass85,391 miles (+9,551)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    131100786120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,840 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,840 miles
    Test number
    666414915028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,718 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    795357514019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,215 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    325574903079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    499611812043
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail50,923 miles (+11,722)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    119101112452
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,201 miles (+6,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    459864201005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass33,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    684271120070
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 MHE

Does LB56 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 MHE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 MHE?
The MOT on LB56 MHE is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 MHE done?
LB56 MHE was recorded at 163,635 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has LB56 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 MHE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 MHE 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 MHE find?
LB56 MHE passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner; brake pedal wearing smooth; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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