
Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc
LD56 USBMOT history
LD56 USB is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 101,271 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 USB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 USB was last recorded at 101,271 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 4,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Apr 2018: 56,739 miles, lower than 71,638 miles on 27 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,981 miles · 20 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,290 miles
- Average per year
- 5,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 101,271 miles
- 2022 – 96,981 miles
- 2021 – 93,686 miles
- 2020 – 89,010 miles
- 2019 – 84,085 miles
- 2018 – 56,752 miles
- 2017 – 71,638 miles
- 2015 – 64,253 miles
- 2014 – 60,468 miles
- 2013 – 56,926 miles
- 2012 – 47,316 miles
- 2011 – 39,983 miles
- 2010 – 33,077 miles
- 2009 – 24,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Rear was unable to check middle rear seat or belt, due to child seats fitted either side, at time of test.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,271 miles (+4,290)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 101,271 miles
- Test number
- 978674592311
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass96,981 miles (+3,295)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,981 miles
- Test number
- 888987799328
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,686 miles (+164)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 93,686 miles
- Test number
- 792366567421
- AdvisoryCentral Rear was unable to check middle rear seat or belt, due to child seats fitted either side, at time of test.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs some attention.
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion within prescribed areas.
Fail93,522 miles (+4,512)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,522 miles
- Test number
- 541753684672
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. 225.40.18 92Y. Continental. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear was unable to check middle rear seat or belt, due to child seats fitted either side, at time of test.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs some attention.
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion within prescribed areas.
Pass89,010 miles (+4,925)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 89,010 miles
- Test number
- 381993485178
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,085 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,085 miles
- Test number
- 874464274237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,074 miles (+27,322)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,074 miles
- Test number
- 231140574418
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,752 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,752 miles
- Test number
- 482462679079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,739 miles (-14,899)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,739 miles
- Test number
- 993205087308
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Pass71,638 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 71,638 miles
- Test number
- 239250105382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,629 miles (+7,376)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,629 miles
- Test number
- 250410149727
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,253 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 64,253 miles
- Test number
- 761206596628
- AdvisoryBonnet hard to open
Pass60,468 miles (+3,542)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,468 miles
- Test number
- 729264284293
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,926 miles (+9,610)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 56,926 miles
- Test number
- 959204483233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,316 miles (+7,333)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 47,316 miles
- Test number
- 386922862228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 39,983 miles
- Test number
- 219904861286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,983 miles (+6,906)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,983 miles
- Test number
- 399024861264
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,077 miles (+8,699)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,077 miles
- Test number
- 852830060200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,378 miles
- Test number
- 242394169282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD56 USB
- Does LD56 USB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 USB expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 USB?
- The MOT on LD56 USB expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 USB done?
- LD56 USB was recorded at 101,271 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 5,443 miles a year.
- Has LD56 USB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 USB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LD56 USB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD56 USB find?
- LD56 USB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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