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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LS56 WTNMOT history

LS56 WTN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

LS56 WTN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
159,619 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 WTN was last recorded at 159,619 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 8,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,549 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,070 miles
Average per year
9,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,619 miles
  • 2024 – 151,549 miles
  • 2023 – 139,120 miles
  • 2022 – 124,715 miles
  • 2021 – 107,403 miles
  • 2020 – 93,628 miles
  • 2019 – 79,992 miles
  • 2018 – 62,832 miles
  • 2017 – 56,803 miles
  • 2016 – 52,699 miles
  • 2015 – 46,071 miles
  • 2014 – 39,898 miles
  • 2013 – 35,960 miles
  • 2012 – 31,983 miles
  • 2011 – 25,463 miles
  • 2010 – 24,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,619 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil cap missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills rusty

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,619 miles (+8,070)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,619 miles
    Test number
    716161461924
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil cap missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills rusty

  2. Pass151,549 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,549 miles
    Test number
    961188733077
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty

  3. Fail151,548 miles (+12,428)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    495375409176
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty

  4. Pass139,120 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,120 miles
    Test number
    898916810103
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail139,113 miles (+14,398)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,113 miles
    Test number
    179121512940
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass124,715 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,715 miles
    Test number
    402540720022
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox oil seal o/s
    • AdvisoryParking brake only reached 9%
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s front body/wing not within a prescribed area

  7. Fail124,715 miles (+17,312)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,715 miles
    Test number
    765661287662
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox oil seal o/s
    • AdvisoryParking brake only reached 9%
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s front body/wing not within a prescribed area

  8. Pass107,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    828941840309
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Fail107,403 miles (+13,775)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    461250891363
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Pass93,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    198861615661
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail93,624 miles (+13,632)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    863114205583
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,992 miles (+17,160)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    861510374812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,832 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,832 miles
    Test number
    206092024883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass60,727 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,727 miles
    Test number
    926987917734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    431115819940
    • AdvisoryTyre cracking but not showing cords

  16. Fail56,803 miles (+4,104)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    160932401028
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre cracking but not showing cords

  17. Pass52,699 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,699 miles
    Test number
    924468449408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,682 miles (+6,611)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    744331500173
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,071 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    677573695016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,898 miles (+3,938)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    577706684011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall cracked

  21. Pass35,960 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    208924193057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn

  22. Fail35,960 miles (+3,977)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    837624793045
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn

  23. Pass31,983 miles (+6,520)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    905821492008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  24. Pass25,463 miles (+1,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,463 miles
    Test number
    776887911149
    • NoteO/s/r child seat fitted

  25. Pass24,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    344108450380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,270 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    482128250321
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 WTN

Does LS56 WTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WTN expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WTN?
The MOT on LS56 WTN expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WTN done?
LS56 WTN was recorded at 159,619 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 9,261 miles a year.
Has LS56 WTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WTN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 WTN 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 WTN find?
LS56 WTN failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58%; emissions unable to be completed oil cap missing; horn not working, and 12 more.

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