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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,560 cc

LD56 ELXMOT history

LD56 ELX is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

LD56 ELX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
158,798 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ELX was last recorded at 158,798 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 14,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,942 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
14,856 miles
Average per year
11,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,798 miles
  • 2021 – 143,942 miles
  • 2020 – 128,957 miles
  • 2019 – 115,162 miles
  • 2018 – 97,240 miles
  • 2017 – 80,017 miles
  • 2016 – 61,907 miles
  • 2015 – 52,550 miles
  • 2014 – 40,829 miles
  • 2013 – 35,941 miles
  • 2012 – 30,900 miles
  • 2011 – 24,460 miles
  • 2010 – 18,380 miles
  • 2009 – 14,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    813572262671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,798 miles (+14,856)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    426440180348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,942 miles (+14,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,942 miles
    Test number
    835910454803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,957 miles (+280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    650399800703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,677 miles (+13,515)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,677 miles
    Test number
    634567751606
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass115,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,162 miles
    Test number
    778034117060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,162 miles (+17,922)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,162 miles
    Test number
    927098462278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,240 miles (+17,223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    419957333112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,017 miles (+18,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    437553052710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass61,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    923547881593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,907 miles (+9,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    496556185560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass52,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    487171999276
    • AdvisoryEngine & underside covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail52,550 miles (+11,721)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    921375838185
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine & underside covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,829 miles (+4,888)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,829 miles
    Test number
    486715854204
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass35,941 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    339250043210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,900 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    235365652250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,460 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    697710751252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,380 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    170173860236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,395 miles
    Test number
    790615169220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ELX

Does LD56 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ELX expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ELX?
The MOT on LD56 ELX expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ELX done?
LD56 ELX was recorded at 158,798 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 11,292 miles a year.
Has LD56 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ELX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 ELX 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 ELX find?
LD56 ELX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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