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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB56 VREMOT history

LB56 VRE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,749 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VRE was last recorded at 144,749 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,697 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
6,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,749 miles
  • 2025 – 142,606 miles
  • 2024 – 140,680 miles
  • 2023 – 138,868 miles
  • 2022 – 137,257 miles
  • 2021 – 135,418 miles
  • 2020 – 134,784 miles
  • 2019 – 132,237 miles
  • 2018 – 128,647 miles
  • 2017 – 127,036 miles
  • 2016 – 125,553 miles
  • 2015 – 122,846 miles
  • 2014 – 119,747 miles
  • 2013 – 103,329 miles
  • 2012 – 81,105 miles
  • 2011 – 64,223 miles
  • 2010 – 47,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,749 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,749 miles (+52)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    551648269451
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail144,697 miles (+2,091)3 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,697 miles
    Test number
    631534532961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass142,606 miles (+1,926)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,606 miles
    Test number
    783115686777
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass140,680 miles (+1,812)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,680 miles
    Test number
    948600013911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  5. Pass138,868 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    888937167838
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  6. Pass137,257 miles (+1,839)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    861814465074
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass135,418 miles (+634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,418 miles
    Test number
    776189217978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,784 miles (+2,547)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,784 miles
    Test number
    579466726468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass132,237 miles (+3,590)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,237 miles
    Test number
    213235998220
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass128,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    758496758737
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail128,647 miles (+1,611)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    747582873498
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass127,036 miles (+1,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    273617872595
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass125,553 miles (+2,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,553 miles
    Test number
    775991152994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edges

  14. Pass122,846 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,846 miles
    Test number
    846239845009
    • 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)

  15. Pass119,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    339513554075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail119,747 miles (+26)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    957723354061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass119,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,721 miles
    Test number
    347730614023
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail119,721 miles (+16,392)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,721 miles
    Test number
    465800214037
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass103,329 miles (+22,224)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    369771313006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,105 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    108542512486
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass81,105 miles (+16,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    808322412080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,223 miles (+16,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    107979411025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    654629520067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VRE

Does LB56 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VRE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VRE?
The MOT on LB56 VRE is valid until 19 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 VRE done?
LB56 VRE was recorded at 144,749 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,013 miles a year.
Has LB56 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VRE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 VRE 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 VRE find?
LB56 VRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 7 more.

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