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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LE56 NBNMOT history

LE56 NBN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LE56 NBN silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,737 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE56 NBN was last recorded at 150,737 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 8,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,094 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,643 miles
Average per year
9,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,737 miles
  • 2025 – 142,094 miles
  • 2024 – 132,222 miles
  • 2023 – 123,558 miles
  • 2022 – 115,014 miles
  • 2021 – 105,793 miles
  • 2020 – 98,596 miles
  • 2019 – 88,912 miles
  • 2018 – 78,409 miles
  • 2017 – 61,896 miles
  • 2016 – 55,546 miles
  • 2015 – 49,900 miles
  • 2014 – 39,749 miles
  • 2013 – 33,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,737 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • No engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,737 miles (+8,643)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,737 miles
    Test number
    869186803728
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass142,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,094 miles
    Test number
    203930173651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail142,093 miles (+9,871)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,093 miles
    Test number
    535816255426
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass132,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    237350894544
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail132,222 miles (+8,664)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    476718148734
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo engine oil

  6. Pass123,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    501193938492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail123,558 miles (+8,544)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    276377911904
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo engine oil
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass115,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,014 miles
    Test number
    706759034490
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail115,014 miles (+9,221)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,014 miles
    Test number
    144521125421
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Cannot Be Opened
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass105,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    887049970051
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Fail105,792 miles (+7,196)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,792 miles
    Test number
    688666484123
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil very low
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass98,596 miles (+9,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,596 miles
    Test number
    634039089220
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass88,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    331860153101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Fail88,912 miles (+10,503)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    364620787144
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass78,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    255247856875
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Fail78,409 miles (+16,513)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    659062223773
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass61,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    689852336341
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryN/S mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes deteriorating

  18. Fail61,896 miles (+6,350)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    949849182516
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryN/S mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes deteriorating

  19. Pass55,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    951811681576
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail55,546 miles (+5,646)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    589055647281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass49,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,900 miles
    Test number
    419146186556
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror housing damaged

  22. Fail49,900 miles (+10,151)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,900 miles
    Test number
    561604514446
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror housing damaged

  23. Pass39,749 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,749 miles
    Test number
    807310284290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,281 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,281 miles
    Test number
    347355383290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LE56 NBN

Does LE56 NBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 NBN expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NBN?
The MOT on LE56 NBN expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 NBN done?
LE56 NBN was recorded at 150,737 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,060 miles a year.
Has LE56 NBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NBN has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LE56 NBN 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 LE56 NBN find?
LE56 NBN failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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