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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LB52 UHCMOT history

LB52 UHC is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2022
Mileage
92,441 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 UHC was last recorded at 92,441 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 6,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,720 miles · 15 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,721 miles
Average per year
4,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,441 miles
  • 2021 – 85,720 miles
  • 2020 – 78,636 miles
  • 2019 – 69,190 miles
  • 2018 – 59,982 miles
  • 2017 – 54,089 miles
  • 2016 – 52,928 miles
  • 2015 – 52,138 miles
  • 2014 – 49,693 miles
  • 2013 – 46,494 miles
  • 2012 – 42,907 miles
  • 2011 – 38,999 miles
  • 2010 – 37,197 miles
  • 2009 – 34,578 miles
  • 2008 – 32,035 miles
  • 2007 – 25,161 miles
  • 2006 – 18,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,441 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail92,441 miles (+6,721)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    348837469280
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,720 miles (+7,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    154116957506
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass78,636 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    531569472044
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,396 miles (+9,206)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,396 miles
    Test number
    840768247327
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,190 miles (+185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    536791941104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  6. Fail69,005 miles (+9,023)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    751678982397
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  7. Pass59,982 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    939501900622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass54,089 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,089 miles
    Test number
    169414307603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    241691196108
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray

  10. Fail52,925 miles (+787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    258809922997
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray

  11. Pass52,138 miles (+2,445)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    498898905028
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass49,693 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    698579124054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail49,622 miles (+3,128)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    855148124068
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail46,494 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    119848223406
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteWipers not parking automaticaly

  15. Pass46,494 miles (+3,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    688608423085
    • NoteWipers not parking automaticaly

  16. Pass42,907 miles (+3,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,907 miles
    Test number
    815490332030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail38,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    709971131026
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass38,999 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    806831031037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,197 miles (+2,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    950235420055
    • NotePlay offside steering rack

  20. Pass34,578 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    632308329037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,035 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    844563008048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,161 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    642979827053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,316 miles
    Test number
    732801536036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,316 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,316 miles
    Test number
    100740936064
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Questions about LB52 UHC

Does LB52 UHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UHC expired on 18 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UHC?
The MOT on LB52 UHC expired on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UHC done?
LB52 UHC was recorded at 92,441 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
Has LB52 UHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UHC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 UHC 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 UHC find?
LB52 UHC failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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