
Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc
LD56 DHXMOT history
LD56 DHX is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 182,214 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 DHX
- 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
- 29 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 DHX was last recorded at 182,214 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 5,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 176,458 miles · 23 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,756 miles
- Average per year
- 8,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 182,214 miles
- 2022 – 176,458 miles
- 2021 – 165,925 miles
- 2020 – 157,134 miles
- 2019 – 151,313 miles
- 2018 – 142,249 miles
- 2017 – 134,595 miles
- 2016 – 127,867 miles
- 2015 – 119,479 miles
- 2014 – 109,853 miles
- 2013 – 99,426 miles
- 2012 – 87,074 miles
- 2011 – 73,704 miles
- 2010 – 64,115 miles
- 2009 – 60,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tralling arm bush
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tralling arm bush
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust in poor condition
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,214 miles (+5,756)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 182,214 miles
- Test number
- 149723270157
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tralling arm bush
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tralling arm bush
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,458 miles (+10,533)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 176,458 miles
- Test number
- 206767141736
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,925 miles (+8,791)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 165,925 miles
- Test number
- 397268475362
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass157,134 miles (+5,821)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 157,134 miles
- Test number
- 833287724802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass151,313 miles (+9,064)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 151,313 miles
- Test number
- 970351010286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass142,249 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 142,249 miles
- Test number
- 332024142450
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail142,249 miles (+7,654)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,249 miles
- Test number
- 962867206697
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,595 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 134,595 miles
- Test number
- 455083096374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Fail134,595 miles (+6,728)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,595 miles
- Test number
- 441883277990
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass127,867 miles (+8,388)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 127,867 miles
- Test number
- 462910638146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass119,479 miles (+9,626)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 119,479 miles
- Test number
- 679978705299
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
Pass109,853 miles (+10,427)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 109,853 miles
- Test number
- 355323724291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,426 miles (+12,352)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 99,426 miles
- Test number
- 365974303271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,074 miles (+13,370)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 87,074 miles
- Test number
- 576002002200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,704 miles (+9,589)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 73,704 miles
- Test number
- 918547621298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,115 miles (+3,196)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 64,115 miles
- Test number
- 421002720235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,919 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,919 miles
- Test number
- 224887159206
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass60,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 60,919 miles
- Test number
- 570597959248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD56 DHX
- Does LD56 DHX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 DHX expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 DHX?
- The MOT on LD56 DHX expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 DHX done?
- LD56 DHX was recorded at 182,214 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
- Has LD56 DHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 DHX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on LD56 DHX 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 LD56 DHX find?
- LD56 DHX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 10 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wing rusty, and 7 more.
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