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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,560 cc

LS56 BZXMOT history

LS56 BZX is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LS56 BZX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
188,611 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BZX was last recorded at 188,611 miles on 28 May 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,597 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,611 miles
  • 2024 – 184,025 miles
  • 2023 – 179,434 miles
  • 2022 – 174,907 miles
  • 2021 – 169,377 miles
  • 2020 – 157,600 miles
  • 2019 – 147,181 miles
  • 2018 – 137,310 miles
  • 2017 – 128,412 miles
  • 2016 – 123,929 miles
  • 2015 – 116,647 miles
  • 2014 – 112,419 miles
  • 2012 – 93,693 miles
  • 2011 – 80,890 miles
  • 2010 – 73,736 miles
  • 2009 – 64,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,611 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,611 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    455368407716
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,597 miles (+4,572)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,597 miles
    Test number
    664669174944
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and inner side sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,025 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    184,025 miles
    Test number
    900380257011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Perishing Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail184,016 miles (+4,582)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,016 miles
    Test number
    177187777020
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Perishing Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass179,434 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    179,434 miles
    Test number
    791190354092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    174,907 miles
    Test number
    323718413037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,907 miles (+5,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,907 miles
    Test number
    953744866848
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass169,377 miles (+11,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,377 miles
    Test number
    498074748645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,600 miles (+375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    157,600 miles
    Test number
    551728849128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail157,225 miles (+10,044)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,225 miles
    Test number
    639398834478
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,181 miles (+9,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,181 miles
    Test number
    978142164352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,310 miles
    Test number
    909809718904
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail137,306 miles (+8,894)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,306 miles
    Test number
    848576000468
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass128,412 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,412 miles
    Test number
    480151845329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail128,409 miles (+4,480)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,409 miles
    Test number
    220150735737
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,929 miles
    Test number
    201132229093
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail123,929 miles (+7,282)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,929 miles
    Test number
    113630300407
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,647 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    368918045121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    315833244120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,419 miles (+18,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    309693644178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass93,693 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    798221032307
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

  22. Fail93,693 miles (+12,803)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    465601232371
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

  23. Pass80,890 miles (+7,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    265703941322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass73,736 miles (+9,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,736 miles
    Test number
    402361540366
    • 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)

  25. Pass64,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    492964749329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,682 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    444174649371
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS56 BZX

Does LS56 BZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BZX expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BZX?
The MOT on LS56 BZX expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BZX done?
LS56 BZX was recorded at 188,611 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 8,014 miles a year.
Has LS56 BZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BZX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BZX 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 BZX find?
LS56 BZX passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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