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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

LB56 SUOMOT history

LB56 SUO is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
147,442 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 SUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 SUO was last recorded at 147,442 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,424 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,442 miles
  • 2023 – 139,003 miles
  • 2022 – 136,142 miles
  • 2021 – 133,293 miles
  • 2020 – 132,017 miles
  • 2019 – 129,031 miles
  • 2018 – 127,062 miles
  • 2017 – 124,942 miles
  • 2016 – 122,850 miles
  • 2015 – 119,319 miles
  • 2014 – 117,270 miles
  • 2013 – 103,131 miles
  • 2012 – 80,788 miles
  • 2011 – 50,061 miles
  • 2010 – 38,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,442 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps not workingRecorded at 2 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/O/R (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/O/F (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,442 miles (+18)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,442 miles
    Test number
    926442511806
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  2. Fail147,424 miles (+8,421)7 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,424 miles
    Test number
    528656371902
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Upper radius arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Upper radius arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  3. Pass139,003 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,003 miles
    Test number
    995549082292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,142 miles (+2,849)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    382482843103
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,293 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,293 miles
    Test number
    651224977447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,261 miles (+1,244)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,261 miles
    Test number
    522265462633
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,017 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,017 miles
    Test number
    919461516945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail132,016 miles (+2,985)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,016 miles
    Test number
    270120926117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass129,031 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    537068126246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,062 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,062 miles
    Test number
    983512366928
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/O/R (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/O/F (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F LOWER INNER WISHBONES (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail127,061 miles (+2,119)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    496488228320
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working N/O/R (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/O/R (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/O/F (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F LOWER INNER WISHBONES (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass124,942 miles (+2,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,942 miles
    Test number
    669952115749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass122,850 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,850 miles
    Test number
    747245575884
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass119,319 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    769992045018
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail119,319 miles (+2,049)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    687971245041
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass117,270 miles (+14,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,270 miles
    Test number
    969864614010
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail103,131 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,131 miles
    Test number
    215158603010
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass103,131 miles (+22,343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,131 miles
    Test number
    507108803080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,788 miles (+30,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    788911012045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail50,061 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    106074111038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass50,061 miles (+11,631)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    965374411020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,430 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    701836700000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB56 SUO

Does LB56 SUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 SUO expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 SUO?
The MOT on LB56 SUO expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 SUO done?
LB56 SUO was recorded at 147,442 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 7,361 miles a year.
Has LB56 SUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 SUO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 SUO 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 SUO find?
LB56 SUO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 12 advisories: exhaust rear heat shield insecure; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 9 more.

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