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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LS56 WVLMOT history

LS56 WVL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS56 WVL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,848 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WVL
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 valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WVL was last recorded at 73,848 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,385 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,463 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,848 miles
  • 2025 – 70,385 miles
  • 2024 – 67,920 miles
  • 2023 – 64,832 miles
  • 2022 – 60,049 miles
  • 2021 – 56,309 miles
  • 2020 – 54,385 miles
  • 2019 – 53,652 miles
  • 2018 – 50,884 miles
  • 2017 – 49,648 miles
  • 2016 – 46,442 miles
  • 2015 – 43,266 miles
  • 2014 – 36,714 miles
  • 2013 – 33,293 miles
  • 2012 – 31,466 miles
  • 2011 – 30,441 miles
  • 2010 – 26,809 miles
  • 2009 – 22,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,848 miles (+3,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    900710426627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,385 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    829949801637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail70,371 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    421586348746
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,920 miles (+3,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    561087729948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,832 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    926748003221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass60,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    820220619204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail60,049 miles (+3,740)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    836702197476
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    145052932410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,309 miles (+1,924)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    710652006331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass54,385 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,385 miles
    Test number
    323187974107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,652 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    867354934399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass50,884 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    111572129131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,648 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    782242698363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,442 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    878766710198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    842546435818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,266 miles (+6,552)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    986562519122
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass36,714 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,714 miles
    Test number
    908792014336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,293 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,293 miles
    Test number
    789533513327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,466 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    258108202309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,441 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,441 miles
    Test number
    197354111374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,809 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    573941550348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    424365159362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WVL

Does LS56 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WVL is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WVL?
The MOT on LS56 WVL is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WVL done?
LS56 WVL was recorded at 73,848 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has LS56 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WVL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 WVL 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 WVL find?
LS56 WVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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