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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LS56 WTMMOT history

LS56 WTM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LS56 WTM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,926 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WTM was last recorded at 175,926 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,847 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
9,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,926 miles
  • 2025 – 170,716 miles
  • 2024 – 162,599 miles
  • 2023 – 152,095 miles
  • 2022 – 140,337 miles
  • 2021 – 128,484 miles
  • 2020 – 121,834 miles
  • 2019 – 109,400 miles
  • 2018 – 98,072 miles
  • 2017 – 86,696 miles
  • 2016 – 76,943 miles
  • 2015 – 68,869 miles
  • 2014 – 55,324 miles
  • 2013 – 43,195 miles
  • 2012 – 40,112 miles
  • 2010 – 39,416 miles
  • 2009 – 25,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,926 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,926 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,926 miles
    Test number
    861499806652
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail175,847 miles (+5,131)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,847 miles
    Test number
    498191799900
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp filled with condensation (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass170,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,716 miles
    Test number
    891219861656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail170,716 miles (+8,117)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,716 miles
    Test number
    298951297958
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass162,599 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,599 miles
    Test number
    581337101546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail162,598 miles (+10,503)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,598 miles
    Test number
    654394013728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass152,095 miles (+11,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,095 miles
    Test number
    744543523443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,337 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,337 miles
    Test number
    548242398113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail140,198 miles (+11,714)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    247408280140
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass128,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    444472745322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,484 miles (+6,650)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    657005126374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass121,834 miles (+12,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    617589372040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,400 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    895595644308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,072 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    595050360092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,060 miles (+11,364)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,060 miles
    Test number
    867150164734
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass86,696 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    906655219946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge

  17. Fail86,668 miles (+9,725)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,668 miles
    Test number
    468672499078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge

  18. Pass76,943 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    395506311485
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail76,905 miles (+8,036)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    342393826176
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass68,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    686153305142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail68,869 miles (+13,545)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    907813605180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,324 miles
    Test number
    606337494059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,322 miles (+12,127)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    417267894062
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass43,195 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    698490083096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,112 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    705038802177
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass40,112 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    749968302170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass39,416 miles (+53)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,416 miles
    Test number
    484343960469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  28. Fail39,363 miles (+14,339)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    313828250323
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  29. Pass25,024 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    471472459391
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS56 WTM

Does LS56 WTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WTM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WTM?
The MOT on LS56 WTM is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WTM done?
LS56 WTM was recorded at 175,926 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
Has LS56 WTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WTM has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 WTM 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 WTM find?
LS56 WTM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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