Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc
LS56 WHLMOT history
LS56 WHL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,130 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 208,130 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 WHL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 WHL was last recorded at 208,130 miles on 28 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Feb 2026: 208,130 miles, lower than 208,396 miles on 12 Oct 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,396 miles · 12 Oct 2024
- Average per year
- 9,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,130 miles
- 2024 – 208,396 miles
- 2022 – 205,789 miles
- 2021 – 204,922 miles
- 2019 – 188,619 miles
- 2018 – 178,882 miles
- 2017 – 171,070 miles
- 2016 – 158,392 miles
- 2015 – 145,267 miles
- 2014 – 130,057 miles
- 2013 – 112,041 miles
- 2012 – 92,194 miles
- 2011 – 74,876 miles
- 2010 – 56,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,130 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,130 miles (-266)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 208,130 miles
- Test number
- 859816820153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,396 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 208,396 miles
- Test number
- 716573009217
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,789 miles (+867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 205,789 miles
- Test number
- 354821561276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass204,922 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 204,922 miles
- Test number
- 155987153819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail204,921 miles (+216)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,921 miles
- Test number
- 956673321109
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail204,705 miles (+16,086)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,705 miles
- Test number
- 827435613582
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass188,619 miles (+9,737)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 188,619 miles
- Test number
- 890747302574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,882 miles (+7,812)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2019
- Odometer
- 178,882 miles
- Test number
- 500471609725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,070 miles (+12,678)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 171,070 miles
- Test number
- 713350981414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 158,392 miles
- Test number
- 240068989109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,392 miles (+13,125)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,392 miles
- Test number
- 933673516481
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 R18 Y (4.1.E.1)
Pass145,267 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 145,267 miles
- Test number
- 577192215179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,133 miles (+15,076)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,133 miles
- Test number
- 268938305145
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,057 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 130,057 miles
- Test number
- 898582314178
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,050 miles (+18,009)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,050 miles
- Test number
- 269945004128
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,041 miles (+593)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 112,041 miles
- Test number
- 818825513131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCoolent level low
Fail111,448 miles (+19,254)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,448 miles
- Test number
- 428451803157
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCoolent level low
Pass92,194 miles (+17,318)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 92,194 miles
- Test number
- 605454102139
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,876 miles (+18,470)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,876 miles
- Test number
- 227180521411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,406 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,406 miles
- Test number
- 201301620128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,009 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,009 miles
- Test number
- 890905610174
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn to limit recommend changing a.s.a.p.
Questions about LS56 WHL
- Does LS56 WHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WHL is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 WHL?
- The MOT on LS56 WHL is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 WHL done?
- LS56 WHL was recorded at 208,130 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 9,600 miles a year.
- Has LS56 WHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 WHL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS56 WHL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS56 WHL find?
- LS56 WHL passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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