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Orange · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

LK56 ORVMOT history

LK56 ORV is an orange diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 261,185 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LK56 ORV orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
261,185 km
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,468 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ORV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ORV was last recorded at 261,185 km on 5 Mar 2026, 15,516 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,669 km · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,516 km
Average per year
12,468 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,185 km
  • 2025 – 245,669 km
  • 2024 – 223,191 km
  • 2023 – 206,348 km
  • 2022 – 194,570 km
  • 2021 – 187,140 km
  • 2020 – 186,123 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,185 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic trims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,185 km (+15,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    261,185 km
    Test number
    523436182800
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass245,669 km (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    245,669 km
    Test number
    875457204952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic trims
  3. Fail245,446 km (+22,255)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,446 km
    Test number
    867948582070
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic trims
  4. Pass223,191 km (+16,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    223,191 km
    Test number
    390680224031
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components
  5. Pass206,348 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    206,348 km
    Test number
    579877471896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass194,570 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,570 miles
    Test number
    930090749524
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
  7. Fail194,570 km (+7,430)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,570 km
    Test number
    145835496740
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
  8. Pass187,140 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    187,140 km
    Test number
    166881067470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail187,140 km (+1,017)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,140 km
    Test number
    624740961164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass186,123 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    186,123 km
    Test number
    751847734268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail186,123 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,123 km
    Test number
    884139597662
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Questions about LK56 ORV

Does LK56 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 ORV is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ORV?
The MOT on LK56 ORV is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 ORV done?
LK56 ORV was recorded at 261,185 km at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 12,468 km a year.
Has LK56 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ORV has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 ORV 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 LK56 ORV find?
LK56 ORV passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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