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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB52 DFYMOT history

LB52 DFY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,164 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 DFY was last recorded at 92,164 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 10,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,489 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,675 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,164 miles
  • 2025 – 81,489 miles
  • 2024 – 79,810 miles
  • 2023 – 77,522 miles
  • 2022 – 76,041 miles
  • 2021 – 73,871 miles
  • 2020 – 69,389 miles
  • 2019 – 64,090 miles
  • 2018 – 58,983 miles
  • 2017 – 50,407 miles
  • 2016 – 47,903 miles
  • 2015 – 45,748 miles
  • 2014 – 42,912 miles
  • 2013 – 39,199 miles
  • 2012 – 34,636 miles
  • 2010 – 29,622 miles
  • 2009 – 22,945 miles
  • 2008 – 20,173 miles
  • 2007 – 15,497 miles
  • 2006 – 11,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,164 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,164 miles (+10,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,164 miles
    Test number
    735380361141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,489 miles (+1,679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    619047696002
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,810 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    170680423173
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,810 miles (+2,288)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    427088010372
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,522 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,522 miles
    Test number
    254603497978
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyre valve stems deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,041 miles (+2,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    507838543504
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,871 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    858090212779
    • 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))

  8. Fail73,831 miles (+4,442)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    685363638132
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens damaged (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass69,389 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,389 miles
    Test number
    284047365753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,090 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    152873704014
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides (5.2.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides (5.2.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has reserve travel

  11. Fail64,077 miles (+5,094)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    150809751909
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides (5.2.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides (5.2.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has reserve travel

  12. Pass58,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    663789327867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail58,983 miles (+8,576)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    248052052646
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass50,407 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    144467803287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass47,903 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    938972652342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass45,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    436521475054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,748 miles (+2,836)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    587991675018
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass42,912 miles (+3,713)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    899912374019
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail39,199 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    438238763019
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front door strap check insecure

  20. Pass39,199 miles (+4,563)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    518058963003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front door strap check insecure

  21. Pass34,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    807752412086
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly scuffed outer wall

  22. Fail34,636 miles (+5,014)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    688342212040
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly scuffed outer wall

  23. Pass29,622 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,622 miles
    Test number
    253308270213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront disc worn

  24. Fail29,622 miles (+6,677)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,622 miles
    Test number
    263018170240
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront disc worn

  25. Fail22,945 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,945 miles
    Test number
    310961779047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass22,945 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,945 miles
    Test number
    603761479027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    651959178098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,173 miles (+4,676)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    131269778093
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass15,497 miles (+3,567)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,497 miles
    Test number
    334005187078
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre

  30. Pass11,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,930 miles
    Test number
    430696756086
    • NoteHand brake travel near to limit

Questions about LB52 DFY

Does LB52 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 DFY is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 DFY?
The MOT on LB52 DFY is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 DFY done?
LB52 DFY was recorded at 92,164 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has LB52 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 DFY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 DFY 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 LB52 DFY find?
LB52 DFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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