
Ford Focus
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
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))
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
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
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
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))
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
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
Pass187,140 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 187,140 km
- Test number
- 166881067470
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass186,123 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 186,123 km
- Test number
- 751847734268
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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