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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB56 VTXMOT history

LB56 VTX is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
145,862 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 VTX was last recorded at 145,862 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 5,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,830 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,032 miles
Average per year
8,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,862 miles
  • 2023 – 140,830 miles
  • 2021 – 129,960 miles
  • 2020 – 125,249 miles
  • 2019 – 121,384 miles
  • 2018 – 111,661 miles
  • 2017 – 101,241 miles
  • 2016 – 91,735 miles
  • 2015 – 81,629 miles
  • 2014 – 75,875 miles
  • 2013 – 67,164 miles
  • 2012 – 59,013 miles
  • 2011 – 49,182 miles
  • 2010 – 40,277 miles
  • 2009 – 28,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,862 miles
  • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear off gear box and engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorStop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,862 miles (+5,032)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,862 miles
    Test number
    621551700359
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear off gear box and engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,830 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,830 miles
    Test number
    345394676184
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,805 miles (+10,845)3 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,805 miles
    Test number
    157619041725
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    453019287447
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,960 miles (+4,711)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    163314324315
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,249 miles (+21)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,249 miles
    Test number
    534797899353
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  7. Fail125,228 miles (+3,844)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    345506977936
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  8. Pass121,384 miles (+18)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    783691359377
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail121,366 miles (+9,705)4 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    405129247578
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass111,661 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,661 miles
    Test number
    812087465418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail111,651 miles (+10,410)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    735085718750
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass101,241 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    102737515632
    • AdvisoryEngine system fault on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted blocking view to some components

  13. Fail101,241 miles (+9,506)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    458244441792
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested Not tested due to Dipped beam bulb not working (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine system fault on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted blocking view to some components

  14. Pass91,735 miles (+10,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    565094677841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    654511176804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTop engine and under tray covers fitted

  16. Fail81,629 miles (+5,754)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    975362278227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTop engine and under tray covers fitted

  17. Pass75,875 miles (+8,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,875 miles
    Test number
    549419464271
    • 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)

  18. Pass67,164 miles (+8,151)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    859123883274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail59,013 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    176974902395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass59,013 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    839884402309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,182 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    185159091270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,277 miles (+12,206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    704601600312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,071 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,071 miles
    Test number
    850987589252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on edges

Questions about LB56 VTX

Does LB56 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VTX expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VTX?
The MOT on LB56 VTX expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VTX done?
LB56 VTX was recorded at 145,862 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
Has LB56 VTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VTX has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 VTX 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 VTX find?
LB56 VTX failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear off gear box and engine; rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s; stop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s, and 4 more.

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