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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB56 VRTMOT history

LB56 VRT is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
173,042 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VRT was last recorded at 173,042 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 8,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,676 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8,366 miles
Average per year
8,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,042 miles
  • 2023 – 164,676 miles
  • 2022 – 156,640 miles
  • 2021 – 152,352 miles
  • 2020 – 150,109 miles
  • 2019 – 145,986 miles
  • 2018 – 141,253 miles
  • 2017 – 131,417 miles
  • 2016 – 129,132 miles
  • 2015 – 119,740 miles
  • 2014 – 107,293 miles
  • 2013 – 96,296 miles
  • 2012 – 79,868 miles
  • 2011 – 63,245 miles
  • 2010 – 46,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Outer edge totally bald ** (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,042 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,042 miles
    Test number
    643121709647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Outer edge totally bald ** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,040 miles (+8,364)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,040 miles
    Test number
    169150568195
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Outer edge totally bald ** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,676 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,676 miles
    Test number
    580219122457
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,666 miles (+8,026)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,666 miles
    Test number
    659415817099
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,640 miles (+4,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,640 miles
    Test number
    928697039144
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields
    • AdvisoryRusty underside

  6. Pass152,352 miles (+2,243)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,352 miles
    Test number
    134494005367
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  7. Pass150,109 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,109 miles
    Test number
    556363448819
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,107 miles (+4,121)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,107 miles
    Test number
    808719251517
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,986 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,986 miles
    Test number
    233021299845
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail145,984 miles (+4,731)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,984 miles
    Test number
    733325140941
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp press bake and side lights come on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,253 miles (+9,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,253 miles
    Test number
    137070392150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass131,417 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    675718298441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,132 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,132 miles
    Test number
    296514206171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,114 miles (+9,374)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,114 miles
    Test number
    283961107179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass119,740 miles (+12,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    378308155077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass107,293 miles (+10,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    525916254043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass96,296 miles (+16,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    126141953084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass79,868 miles (+16,623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    117456602424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  19. Pass63,245 miles (+16,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    769747901079
    • 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)

  20. Pass46,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    710058600049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,273 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    391858100005
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB56 VRT

Does LB56 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VRT expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VRT?
The MOT on LB56 VRT expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VRT done?
LB56 VRT was recorded at 173,042 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 8,897 miles a year.
Has LB56 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VRT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 VRT 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 VRT find?
LB56 VRT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges in poor condition; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **outer edge totally bald **, and 3 more.

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