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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LD56 UTCMOT history

LD56 UTC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LD56 UTC silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,539 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 UTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 UTC was last recorded at 152,539 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,384 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
8,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,539 miles
  • 2025 – 141,176 miles
  • 2024 – 122,487 miles
  • 2023 – 114,999 miles
  • 2022 – 107,767 miles
  • 2021 – 99,473 miles
  • 2020 – 88,031 miles
  • 2019 – 77,634 miles
  • 2018 – 66,713 miles
  • 2017 – 58,555 miles
  • 2016 – 49,168 miles
  • 2015 – 45,430 miles
  • 2014 – 40,624 miles
  • 2013 – 34,730 miles
  • 2012 – 28,793 miles
  • 2011 – 22,474 miles
  • 2010 – 15,448 miles
  • 2009 – 11,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,539 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,539 miles (+155)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    332081299111
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail152,384 miles (+11,208)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,384 miles
    Test number
    530427982477
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,176 miles (+18,689)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,176 miles
    Test number
    174798089715
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,487 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    366311874254
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail122,468 miles (+7,469)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,468 miles
    Test number
    546332592003
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass114,999 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,999 miles
    Test number
    473080070153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,767 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    147729716675
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just passed

  8. Fail107,767 miles (+8,294)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    868327610267
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just passed

  9. Pass99,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,473 miles
    Test number
    182310790748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,473 miles (+11,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,473 miles
    Test number
    325095911199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,031 miles (+10,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    308089422701
    • 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))

  12. Pass77,634 miles (+10,921)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,634 miles
    Test number
    650848768536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    297642569275
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail66,713 miles (+8,158)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    119075456257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass58,555 miles (+9,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    969389491130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbones,rear mounts deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit

  16. Pass49,168 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,168 miles
    Test number
    887641772354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass45,430 miles (+4,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    237647557701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass40,624 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    979869874272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,146 miles (+5,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    147686694195
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass34,730 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    408273753234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,793 miles (+6,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    346451762206
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

  22. Pass22,474 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,474 miles
    Test number
    459816161294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,448 miles
    Test number
    813994560232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,448 miles (+4,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,448 miles
    Test number
    303774560409
    • 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)

  25. Pass11,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,184 miles
    Test number
    363609459416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 UTC

Does LD56 UTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 UTC is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 UTC?
The MOT on LD56 UTC is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 UTC done?
LD56 UTC was recorded at 152,539 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 8,271 miles a year.
Has LD56 UTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 UTC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 UTC 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 UTC find?
LD56 UTC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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