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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LB56 MKLMOT history

LB56 MKL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,861 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 MKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 MKL was last recorded at 80,861 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 4,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,316 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,545 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,861 miles
  • 2024 – 76,316 miles
  • 2023 – 71,921 miles
  • 2022 – 67,327 miles
  • 2021 – 64,133 miles
  • 2020 – 61,870 miles
  • 2019 – 59,902 miles
  • 2018 – 56,558 miles
  • 2017 – 53,326 miles
  • 2016 – 49,481 miles
  • 2015 – 45,078 miles
  • 2014 – 39,899 miles
  • 2013 – 33,870 miles
  • 2012 – 26,903 miles
  • 2011 – 22,326 miles
  • 2010 – 17,135 miles
  • 2009 – 11,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,861 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,861 miles (+4,545)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,861 miles
    Test number
    764594345274
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  2. Pass76,316 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    782168003157
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail76,316 miles (+4,395)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    186901552117
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,921 miles (+4,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    489139670472
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,327 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    687732109537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,327 miles (+3,194)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    363571907142
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,133 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    320618465908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,870 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    998302425091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,902 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    392547296872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,558 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    852801182515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,326 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    127769596451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems heavily perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on extreme outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail53,326 miles (+3,845)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    189081500318
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems heavily perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on extreme outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass49,481 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,481 miles
    Test number
    993702959924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,078 miles
    Test number
    905613618647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

  15. Fail45,078 miles (+5,179)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,078 miles
    Test number
    514967459145
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

  16. Pass39,899 miles (+6,029)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    306670654399
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOff side rear tyre side wall perished.
    • NoteOil added for Emissions test.

  17. Fail33,870 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    147173943335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on inside and outside sidewalls

  18. Pass33,870 miles (+6,967)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    327113343362
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on inside and outside sidewalls

  19. Pass26,903 miles (+4,577)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,903 miles
    Test number
    195798332319
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear indicators discoloured
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer edge
    • NoteOil added for emissions 5w/30 2.0 litres

  20. Pass22,326 miles (+5,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,326 miles
    Test number
    719536941324
    • NoteEngine and under body covers fitted

  21. Pass17,135 miles (+5,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,135 miles
    Test number
    454664840313
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOff side front headlight is slightly insecure

  22. Pass11,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,430 miles
    Test number
    873588949344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 MKL

Does LB56 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 MKL expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 MKL?
The MOT on LB56 MKL expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 MKL done?
LB56 MKL was recorded at 80,861 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has LB56 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 MKL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 MKL 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 MKL find?
LB56 MKL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 6 more.

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