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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LD56 EPFMOT history

LD56 EPF is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LD56 EPF grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,990 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EPF was last recorded at 147,990 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,988 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,990 miles
  • 2025 – 140,223 miles
  • 2024 – 135,551 miles
  • 2023 – 135,009 miles
  • 2022 – 134,131 miles
  • 2021 – 133,489 miles
  • 2020 – 132,775 miles
  • 2019 – 131,336 miles
  • 2018 – 130,378 miles
  • 2017 – 127,753 miles
  • 2016 – 126,074 miles
  • 2015 – 113,778 miles
  • 2014 – 101,268 miles
  • 2013 – 87,995 miles
  • 2012 – 75,360 miles
  • 2010 – 62,730 miles
  • 2009 – 48,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,990 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded at bottomRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rotten away at bottomRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Crash bar holed with corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,990 miles (+2)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,990 miles
    Test number
    365857714468
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded at bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rotten away at bottom
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Crash bar holed with corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,988 miles (+7,765)1 dangerous4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    732318477536
    • DangerousRear Seats and seat belts wet and mouldy causing condensation, health and visibility risk
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded at bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rotten away at bottom
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Crash bar holed with corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,223 miles (+4,672)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,223 miles
    Test number
    226939817256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass135,551 miles (+542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,551 miles
    Test number
    363856268825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,009 miles (+878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,009 miles
    Test number
    432360550280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,131 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,131 miles
    Test number
    312614958429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,489 miles (+714)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,489 miles
    Test number
    741023281512
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass132,775 miles (+1,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    663850401971
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  9. Pass131,336 miles (+958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,336 miles
    Test number
    694691410710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing outside edges

  10. Pass130,378 miles (+2,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,378 miles
    Test number
    631840356637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass127,753 miles (+1,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,753 miles
    Test number
    168419099618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass126,074 miles (+12,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,074 miles
    Test number
    951442109030
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

  13. Pass113,778 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    113,778 miles
    Test number
    165233935061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail113,778 miles (+12,510)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,778 miles
    Test number
    527403735057
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass101,268 miles (+13,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    515780514037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,995 miles (+12,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    217961913089
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass75,360 miles (+12,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    229874602062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,730 miles (+14,095)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    313801840332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,635 miles
    Test number
    611388359211
    • NoteApprox 3-4000 miles left on front and rear brake pads

Questions about LD56 EPF

Does LD56 EPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EPF is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EPF?
The MOT on LD56 EPF is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EPF done?
LD56 EPF was recorded at 147,990 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has LD56 EPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EPF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 EPF 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 EPF find?
LD56 EPF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 14 advisories: central exhaust heat shield insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 11 more.

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