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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LB52 KWAMOT history

LB52 KWA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
223,706 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 KWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 KWA was last recorded at 223,706 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 10,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,417 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10,289 miles
Average per year
9,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 223,706 miles
  • 2023 – 213,417 miles
  • 2022 – 201,528 miles
  • 2021 – 189,241 miles
  • 2020 – 177,080 miles
  • 2019 – 161,922 miles
  • 2018 – 154,194 miles
  • 2017 – 146,605 miles
  • 2016 – 138,745 miles
  • 2015 – 132,269 miles
  • 2014 – 124,813 miles
  • 2013 – 118,633 miles
  • 2012 – 114,304 miles
  • 2011 – 110,213 miles
  • 2010 – 103,265 miles
  • 2009 – 90,160 miles
  • 2008 – 72,693 miles
  • 2007 – 60,850 miles
  • 2006 – 45,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail223,706 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine light on. offside front wing slightly corroded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail223,706 miles (+10,289)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,706 miles
    Test number
    744380361499
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on. offside front wing slightly corroded.

  2. Pass213,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    213,417 miles
    Test number
    806519691524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,416 miles (+11,888)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,416 miles
    Test number
    965307142300
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure REAR (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass201,528 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    201,528 miles
    Test number
    104503397079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.

  5. Fail201,528 miles (+12,287)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,528 miles
    Test number
    690107733684
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Obligatory mirror missing view (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.

  6. Pass189,241 miles (+12,161)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    189,241 miles
    Test number
    569504022058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,080 miles (+15,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    177,080 miles
    Test number
    535844272222
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres slightly worn on inner edge. rear exhaust rubber mount broken.

  8. Pass161,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,922 miles
    Test number
    881261186953
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

  9. Fail161,922 miles (+7,728)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,922 miles
    Test number
    579879071256
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

  10. Pass154,194 miles (+7,589)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,194 miles
    Test number
    922380042279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly damaged.

  11. Pass146,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,605 miles
    Test number
    673554827870
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

  12. Fail146,605 miles (+7,860)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,605 miles
    Test number
    739295606115
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass138,745 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,745 miles
    Test number
    945271221616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,269 miles (+7,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,269 miles
    Test number
    268547445070
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

  15. Pass124,813 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,813 miles
    Test number
    259905954095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,633 miles (+4,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,633 miles
    Test number
    128474563026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly damaged.

  17. Pass114,304 miles (+4,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    736768652037
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly damaged.

  18. Pass110,213 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,213 miles
    Test number
    198926351473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  19. Fail110,213 miles (+6,948)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,213 miles
    Test number
    418246251056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  20. Pass103,265 miles (+13,105)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,265 miles
    Test number
    434835250000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  21. Fail90,160 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    271257759021
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass90,160 miles (+17,467)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    484957659010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass72,693 miles (+11,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,693 miles
    Test number
    864998158006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass60,850 miles (+15,444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    900517057013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,406 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    502194556056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass45,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    852964556020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 KWA

Does LB52 KWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 KWA expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 KWA?
The MOT on LB52 KWA expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 KWA done?
LB52 KWA was recorded at 223,706 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 9,639 miles a year.
Has LB52 KWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 KWA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 KWA 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 KWA find?
LB52 KWA failed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 12 major defects and 4 advisories: central exhaust system insecure; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe, and 13 more.

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