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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

LB56 YBUMOT history

LB56 YBU is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
83,389 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YBU was last recorded at 83,389 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 4,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,080 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,309 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,389 miles
  • 2022 – 79,080 miles
  • 2021 – 78,505 miles
  • 2020 – 74,538 miles
  • 2018 – 62,161 miles
  • 2017 – 53,071 miles
  • 2016 – 49,687 miles
  • 2015 – 47,234 miles
  • 2014 – 44,030 miles
  • 2013 – 41,806 miles
  • 2012 – 38,781 miles
  • 2011 – 33,850 miles
  • 2010 – 26,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,389 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted,not allowing inspection of sills
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,389 miles (+4,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    785906495603
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted,not allowing inspection of sills
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,080 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    484651148173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail79,072 miles (+567)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    959845288725
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass78,505 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    254459063194
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear inner sills corrodeing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over outer sills

  5. Pass74,538 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    888475506405
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,534 miles (+4,718)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    286962735907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust heat shield under fuel tank insecure.
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,816 miles (+7,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,816 miles
    Test number
    757818437006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass62,161 miles (+5,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    327771014860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

  9. Pass56,765 miles (+3,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    387528229321
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle

  10. Pass53,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    876491101755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail53,071 miles (+3,384)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    586177810634
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass49,687 miles (+2,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    905556031817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and pershing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and preshing (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,234 miles (+3,204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    957169705061
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass44,030 miles (+2,224)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    258656914000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass41,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    439381113092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,806 miles (+3,025)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    779030313092
    • 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)

  17. Pass38,781 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,781 miles
    Test number
    106056912484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass33,850 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    725111221028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,751 miles
    Test number
    164777120478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,751 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,751 miles
    Test number
    152037020022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 YBU

Does LB56 YBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YBU expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YBU?
The MOT on LB56 YBU expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YBU done?
LB56 YBU was recorded at 83,389 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has LB56 YBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YBU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 YBU 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 YBU find?
LB56 YBU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust heat shield insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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