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Ford Fusion

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,388 cc

LB56 VSCMOT history

LB56 VSC is a black petrol Ford Fusion first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,433 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VSC was last recorded at 112,433 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 4,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,911 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,522 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,433 miles
  • 2024 – 107,911 miles
  • 2023 – 104,913 miles
  • 2022 – 102,392 miles
  • 2021 – 98,748 miles
  • 2020 – 94,867 miles
  • 2019 – 89,516 miles
  • 2018 – 84,087 miles
  • 2017 – 77,983 miles
  • 2016 – 72,193 miles
  • 2015 – 65,564 miles
  • 2014 – 58,502 miles
  • 2013 – 50,501 miles
  • 2012 – 40,168 miles
  • 2011 – 27,866 miles
  • 2010 – 18,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,433 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,433 miles (+4,522)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,433 miles
    Test number
    187479672571
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass107,911 miles (+2,998)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,911 miles
    Test number
    339546148074
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass104,913 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    579746447980
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail104,911 miles (+2,519)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    890466999642
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass102,392 miles (+3,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,392 miles
    Test number
    541165589071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass98,748 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    525004940957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,867 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    101874610558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass89,516 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    759390999143
    • AdvisoryBall joints dust cover deteriating

  9. Pass84,087 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    253809335381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,983 miles (+5,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,983 miles
    Test number
    476201098449
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass72,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    788546879635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,193 miles (+6,629)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    441965874772
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass65,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    486339665086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,564 miles (+7,062)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    766209665001
    • FailureInner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,502 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    118718934062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,501 miles (+10,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,501 miles
    Test number
    618605803041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,168 miles (+12,302)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    739907302068
    • NoteCrack in coolant header tank.
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary and split.

  18. Pass27,866 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    617488901022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    191876220422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VSC

Does LB56 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VSC is valid until 14 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VSC?
The MOT on LB56 VSC is valid until 14 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VSC done?
LB56 VSC was recorded at 112,433 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has LB56 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VSC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VSC 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 VSC find?
LB56 VSC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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