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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB56 VRCMOT history

LB56 VRC is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
135,377 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VRC was last recorded at 135,377 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 13,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,121 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
13,256 miles
Average per year
7,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,377 miles
  • 2023 – 122,121 miles
  • 2022 – 111,951 miles
  • 2021 – 106,588 miles
  • 2019 – 100,632 miles
  • 2018 – 90,305 miles
  • 2017 – 78,307 miles
  • 2016 – 72,686 miles
  • 2015 – 66,527 miles
  • 2014 – 60,600 miles
  • 2013 – 54,214 miles
  • 2012 – 48,615 miles
  • 2011 – 43,048 miles
  • 2010 – 36,871 miles
  • 2009 – 28,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly split

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,377 miles (+13,256)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    256303054895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly split

  2. Pass122,121 miles (+152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,121 miles
    Test number
    434146578046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge strongly recommend (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail121,969 miles (+10,018)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,969 miles
    Test number
    360121947546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,951 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    429965564974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,944 miles (+5,356)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,944 miles
    Test number
    559503848942
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,588 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    869938063639
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,585 miles (+5,953)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,585 miles
    Test number
    900103853124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,632 miles (+10,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    445419962756
    • 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))

  9. Pass90,305 miles (+11,998)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    476991660851
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded away time of test

  10. Pass78,307 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    409942451604
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail78,306 miles (+5,620)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    827473835911
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass72,686 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    478695637919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail72,686 miles (+6,159)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    410394218578
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass66,527 miles (+5,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    168468351451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass60,600 miles (+6,386)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    588345144354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,214 miles (+5,599)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    555004233322
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass48,615 miles (+5,567)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    628649832352
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear screen

  18. Fail43,048 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    328806531332
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass43,048 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    496556031353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,871 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    374617230344
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge 2mm.

  21. Pass36,871 miles (+8,338)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    652607430319
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge 2mm.

  22. Pass28,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,533 miles
    Test number
    691028439330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 VRC

Does LB56 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VRC expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VRC?
The MOT on LB56 VRC expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VRC done?
LB56 VRC was recorded at 135,377 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 7,457 miles a year.
Has LB56 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VRC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VRC 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 VRC find?
LB56 VRC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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