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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FXTMOT history

LB53 FXT is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,090 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FXT was last recorded at 113,090 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 10,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2023: 84,322 miles, lower than 106,026 miles on 4 Apr 2023.

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
102,486 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,604 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,090 miles
  • 2025 – 102,486 miles
  • 2024 – 91,706 miles
  • 2023 – 84,322 miles
  • 2022 – 77,463 miles
  • 2021 – 71,865 miles
  • 2020 – 65,193 miles
  • 2019 – 57,471 miles
  • 2018 – 55,978 miles
  • 2017 – 52,742 miles
  • 2015 – 51,440 miles
  • 2014 – 48,127 miles
  • 2013 – 46,940 miles
  • 2012 – 44,576 miles
  • 2011 – 42,240 miles
  • 2010 – 39,034 miles
  • 2009 – 33,950 miles
  • 2008 – 28,370 miles
  • 2007 – 21,734 miles
  • 2006 – 13,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,090 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

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 Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,090 miles (+10,604)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    408126320789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Pass102,486 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    644014100802
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Fail102,486 miles (+10,780)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    769422604714
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass91,706 miles (+7,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    662646709703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,322 miles (-21,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,322 miles
    Test number
    863762839486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,026 miles (+23,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    859376398613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,757 miles (+5,294)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    103401649637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,463 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    671887241536
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    585787569770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,865 miles (+6,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    928618685542
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass65,193 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    560731564883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,471 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    150202479026
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass55,978 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    382634377908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,742 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    473737235119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,440 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    314233690939
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,127 miles (+1,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    588793844341
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass46,940 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,940 miles
    Test number
    887134153390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,576 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,576 miles
    Test number
    807314352300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,240 miles (+3,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    805454951379
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate

  20. Pass39,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    962950350340
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  21. Fail39,034 miles (+5,084)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    242590250384
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass33,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    661080959345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,950 miles (+5,580)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    252490959359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    303007948392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,370 miles (+6,636)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    511747448393
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass21,734 miles (+8,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,734 miles
    Test number
    840045747359
    • NoteAdvise off-side front tyre wear inner edge

  27. Pass13,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,701 miles
    Test number
    304846026357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FXT

Does LB53 FXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FXT is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FXT?
The MOT on LB53 FXT is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FXT done?
LB53 FXT was recorded at 113,090 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has LB53 FXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FXT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 FXT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 FXT find?
LB53 FXT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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