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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB52 DNXMOT history

LB52 DNX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
70,537 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 DNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 DNX was last recorded at 70,537 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2015: 3,283 miles, lower than 50,316 miles on 2 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,065 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,472 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,537 miles
  • 2024 – 66,065 miles
  • 2023 – 60,916 miles
  • 2022 – 55,328 miles
  • 2021 – 50,571 miles
  • 2020 – 44,625 miles
  • 2019 – 33,317 miles
  • 2018 – 23,791 miles
  • 2017 – 17,070 miles
  • 2016 – 11,746 miles
  • 2015 – 3,283 miles
  • 2014 – 50,316 miles
  • 2012 – 48,375 miles
  • 2011 – 45,491 miles
  • 2010 – 43,505 miles
  • 2009 – 39,650 miles
  • 2008 – 37,211 miles
  • 2007 – 33,095 miles
  • 2006 – 27,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,537 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe (under car) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Will require discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,537 miles (+4,472)2 dangerous8 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    753879251010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe (under car) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Will require discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  2. Pass66,065 miles (+12)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    511559900225
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail66,053 miles (+5,137)7 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    217193127678
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass60,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    487081247483
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail60,916 miles (+5,588)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    704174429154
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass55,328 miles (+4,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    385095615624
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass50,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,571 miles
    Test number
    807536562455
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  8. Fail50,571 miles (+5,946)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,571 miles
    Test number
    513934077782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    846511435148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail44,625 miles (+11,308)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    974517837834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass33,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,317 miles
    Test number
    888873549600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,317 miles (+270)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,317 miles
    Test number
    625825477550
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail33,047 miles (+9,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,047 miles
    Test number
    858037875292
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass23,791 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    793264466386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,070 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    17,070 miles
    Test number
    902464940680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,746 miles (+8,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,746 miles
    Test number
    452194833607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror back missing
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass3,283 miles (-47,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    3,283 miles
    Test number
    995262005091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,316 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    947242404015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    196916362362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,375 miles (+2,884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    689943662348
    • 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)
  21. Pass45,491 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    846258541397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,505 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    762383360381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,537 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    244695800042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,650 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    580143239090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail37,211 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    533122258009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  26. Pass37,211 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    671212458059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,095 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,095 miles
    Test number
    942592627006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,591 miles
    Test number
    361223456015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 DNX

Does LB52 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 DNX expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 DNX?
The MOT on LB52 DNX expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 DNX done?
LB52 DNX was recorded at 70,537 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has LB52 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 DNX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 DNX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 DNX find?
LB52 DNX failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level, and 21 more.

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