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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 WUYMOT history

LB56 WUY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 228,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
228,096 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 WUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 WUY was last recorded at 228,096 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,449 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,647 miles
Average per year
11,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,096 miles
  • 2025 – 220,449 miles
  • 2024 – 210,147 miles
  • 2023 – 198,661 miles
  • 2022 – 186,351 miles
  • 2021 – 174,664 miles
  • 2020 – 165,505 miles
  • 2019 – 153,175 miles
  • 2018 – 141,886 miles
  • 2017 – 129,468 miles
  • 2016 – 115,741 miles
  • 2015 – 102,155 miles
  • 2014 – 89,075 miles
  • 2013 – 76,549 miles
  • 2012 – 67,418 miles
  • 2011 – 54,022 miles
  • 2010 – 43,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGearbox mount worn
  • AdvisoryRear main suspension bushes worn
  • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension arm bushes worn

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Most suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    228,096 miles
    Test number
    626536518392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount worn
    • AdvisoryRear main suspension bushes worn
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension arm bushes worn

  2. Fail228,091 miles (+7,642)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,091 miles
    Test number
    549715816222
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount worn
    • AdvisoryRear main suspension bushes worn
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension arm bushes worn

  3. Pass220,449 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    220,449 miles
    Test number
    263584457112
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just made effort

  4. Fail220,443 miles (+10,296)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,443 miles
    Test number
    431568615090
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass210,147 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,147 miles
    Test number
    714605533415
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail210,147 miles (+11,486)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,147 miles
    Test number
    960954918137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass198,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,661 miles
    Test number
    740434310424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail198,661 miles (+12,310)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,661 miles
    Test number
    831987087733
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass186,351 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,351 miles
    Test number
    991639303203
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail186,349 miles (+11,685)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,349 miles
    Test number
    757555484912
    • MajorBoot lid insecure when brake applied boot opens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass174,664 miles (+9,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,664 miles
    Test number
    320932333626
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broke

  12. Pass165,505 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,505 miles
    Test number
    125859901404
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOperation of foot brake releases the boot/hatch back

  13. Fail165,505 miles (+12,330)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,505 miles
    Test number
    586144397638
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOperation of foot brake releases the boot/hatch back

  14. Pass153,175 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,175 miles
    Test number
    303887636992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,886 miles (+12,418)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,886 miles
    Test number
    371042549269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,468 miles (+13,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,468 miles
    Test number
    965997290914
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass115,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,741 miles
    Test number
    144935507349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,741 miles (+13,586)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,741 miles
    Test number
    100561314809
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass102,155 miles (+13,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,155 miles
    Test number
    860804382584
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort lower (3.7.B.6b)

  20. Pass89,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    158352284288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,075 miles (+12,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    987742284290
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass76,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    265951113342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,549 miles (+9,131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    656321113347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass67,418 miles (+13,396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    417799632475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,022 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,022 miles
    Test number
    937392441385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,707 miles
    Test number
    904731040383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 WUY

Does LB56 WUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 WUY is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 WUY?
The MOT on LB56 WUY is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 WUY done?
LB56 WUY was recorded at 228,096 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 11,636 miles a year.
Has LB56 WUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 WUY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 WUY 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 WUY find?
LB56 WUY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; gearbox mount worn; rear main suspension bushes worn, and 1 more.

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