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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 VSAMOT history

LB56 VSA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2022
Mileage
139,919 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VSA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VSA was last recorded at 139,919 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,917 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,919 miles
  • 2020 – 129,398 miles
  • 2019 – 117,198 miles
  • 2018 – 106,709 miles
  • 2017 – 93,324 miles
  • 2016 – 81,014 miles
  • 2015 – 71,811 miles
  • 2014 – 62,131 miles
  • 2013 – 52,942 miles
  • 2012 – 43,933 miles
  • 2011 – 36,867 miles
  • 2010 – 29,857 miles
  • 2009 – 24,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,919 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,919 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,919 miles
    Test number
    913475950940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail139,917 miles (+10,519)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    174116286255
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass129,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,398 miles
    Test number
    592031258267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,396 miles (+12,198)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    612792538072
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,198 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    434648082511
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,195 miles (+10,486)1 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,195 miles
    Test number
    323471867403
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,709 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    657965349695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,705 miles (+13,381)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    436375897619
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass93,324 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    199075772050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,314 miles (+12,300)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    365877768405
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  11. Pass81,014 miles (+9,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    904066736342
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass71,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    558673693398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,811 miles (+9,680)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    133113977832
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail62,131 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    349157484214
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass62,131 miles (+9,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    505537384217
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass52,942 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    487347693221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,933 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    488220002484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,651 miles (+6,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    859792592206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass36,867 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    156566281242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,857 miles (+5,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    241124890298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail24,007 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,007 miles
    Test number
    414530809402
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWashers just clearing screen

  22. Pass24,007 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,007 miles
    Test number
    480330709495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWashers just clearing screen

Questions about LB56 VSA

Does LB56 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VSA expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VSA?
The MOT on LB56 VSA expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VSA done?
LB56 VSA was recorded at 139,919 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 9,664 miles a year.
Has LB56 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VSA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 VSA 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 VSA find?
LB56 VSA passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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