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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 SUUMOT history

LB56 SUU is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 267,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
267,768 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
15,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 SUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 SUU was last recorded at 267,768 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,693 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
15,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,768 miles
  • 2025 – 260,165 miles
  • 2024 – 253,487 miles
  • 2023 – 245,536 miles
  • 2022 – 236,429 miles
  • 2021 – 224,350 miles
  • 2020 – 215,258 miles
  • 2019 – 199,379 miles
  • 2018 – 178,983 miles
  • 2017 – 161,506 miles
  • 2016 – 140,462 miles
  • 2015 – 122,823 miles
  • 2014 – 107,189 miles
  • 2013 – 101,831 miles
  • 2012 – 78,790 miles
  • 2011 – 46,249 miles
  • 2010 – 17,526 miles
  • 2009 – 16,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,768 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    267,768 miles
    Test number
    376866829061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail267,693 miles (+7,528)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,693 miles
    Test number
    738718828165
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass260,165 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    260,165 miles
    Test number
    763299590637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail260,134 miles (+6,647)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,134 miles
    Test number
    130557912568
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing 2x bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass253,487 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    253,487 miles
    Test number
    354798619170
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail253,453 miles (+7,917)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,453 miles
    Test number
    762589161285
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass245,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    245,536 miles
    Test number
    830881901787
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail245,536 miles (+9,107)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,536 miles
    Test number
    716943350857
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass236,429 miles (+12,079)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    236,429 miles
    Test number
    810381369243
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass224,350 miles (+9,092)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,350 miles
    Test number
    154145785497
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass215,258 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    215,258 miles
    Test number
    234012976200
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail215,247 miles (+15,868)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,247 miles
    Test number
    118452694974
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass199,379 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    199,379 miles
    Test number
    858597140674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail199,364 miles (+20,381)3 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,364 miles
    Test number
    722357498489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass178,983 miles (+17,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,983 miles
    Test number
    500525895883
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass161,506 miles (+352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    161,506 miles
    Test number
    352700989308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail161,154 miles (+20,692)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,154 miles
    Test number
    752437306195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass140,462 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,462 miles
    Test number
    926204393529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail139,589 miles (+16,766)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,589 miles
    Test number
    304031846883
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. offside different (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass122,823 miles (+15,634)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,823 miles
    Test number
    786821925064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,189 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    596353924071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass107,189 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    967523724001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,831 miles (+23,041)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    377485273428
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass78,790 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    199386972275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePetrol flap cover snapped off.
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing screen.

  25. Fail78,790 miles (+32,541)4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    469176572243
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePetrol flap cover snapped off.
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing screen.

  26. Fail46,249 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    256288451474
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass46,249 miles (+28,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    787538251154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,526 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,526 miles
    Test number
    623393910118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,649 miles
    Test number
    313582629364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 SUU

Does LB56 SUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 SUU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 SUU?
The MOT on LB56 SUU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 SUU done?
LB56 SUU was recorded at 267,768 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 15,379 miles a year.
Has LB56 SUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 SUU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 SUU 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 SUU find?
LB56 SUU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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