Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,388 cc
LS56 BVJMOT history
LS56 BVJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 90,809 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 BVJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 BVJ was last recorded at 90,809 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 1,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 89,760 miles · 8 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,049 miles
- Average per year
- 5,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 90,809 miles
- 2022 – 89,760 miles
- 2021 – 88,157 miles
- 2020 – 86,046 miles
- 2019 – 80,326 miles
- 2018 – 66,810 miles
- 2017 – 61,328 miles
- 2015 – 56,510 miles
- 2014 – 50,779 miles
- 2013 – 45,516 miles
- 2012 – 34,320 miles
- 2011 – 26,102 miles
- 2010 – 19,585 miles
- 2009 – 15,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
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.
Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pads wearing low.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brakes have slight increase decrease.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front (both front rims slightly damaged )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 893372978815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
Pass90,809 miles (+1,049)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,809 miles
- Test number
- 697449538027
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass89,760 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,760 miles
- Test number
- 238234284172
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and raer (0.1 (b))
Fail89,760 miles (+1,603)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,760 miles
- Test number
- 595364391605
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavy age cracking to both raer tyres
- AdvisoryHeavy age cracking to nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and raer (0.1 (b))
Pass88,157 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,157 miles
- Test number
- 775857907777
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail88,147 miles (+2,101)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,147 miles
- Test number
- 947502876459
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,046 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,046 miles
- Test number
- 817132173546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,014 miles (+5,688)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,014 miles
- Test number
- 379084358531
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,326 miles (+80)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 80,326 miles
- Test number
- 194289618138
- AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pads wearing low.
- AdvisoryRear Brakes have slight increase decrease.
Fail80,246 miles (+13,436)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,246 miles
- Test number
- 203109585470
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pads wearing low.
- AdvisoryRear Brakes have slight increase decrease.
Pass66,810 miles (+28)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,810 miles
- Test number
- 247554762217
- AdvisoryFront (both front rims slightly damaged )
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail66,782 miles (+5,454)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,782 miles
- Test number
- 777920924168
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (unable to test indicators due to hazard switch not switching off) (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront (both front rims slightly damaged )
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass61,328 miles (+4,818)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,328 miles
- Test number
- 321096541223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,510 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 56,510 miles
- Test number
- 268437423416
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail56,501 miles (+5,722)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,501 miles
- Test number
- 478246499492
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,779 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,779 miles
- Test number
- 888823994298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,516 miles (+11,196)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 45,516 miles
- Test number
- 328631673207
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass34,320 miles (+8,218)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 34,320 miles
- Test number
- 278680982286
- NoteFront pads wearing slightly low
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass26,102 miles (+6,517)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 26,102 miles
- Test number
- 618654571221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,585 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 19,585 miles
- Test number
- 381385690283
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail19,585 miles (+4,083)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,585 miles
- Test number
- 312705890485
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass15,502 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 15,502 miles
- Test number
- 950371019333
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS56 BVJ
- Does LS56 BVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 BVJ expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 BVJ?
- The MOT on LS56 BVJ expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 BVJ done?
- LS56 BVJ was recorded at 90,809 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
- Has LS56 BVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 BVJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS56 BVJ 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 LS56 BVJ find?
- LS56 BVJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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