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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 KGOMOT history

LB53 KGO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
96,143 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 KGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 KGO was last recorded at 96,143 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 2,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,403 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,740 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,143 miles
  • 2023 – 93,403 miles
  • 2022 – 89,287 miles
  • 2021 – 84,570 miles
  • 2020 – 80,173 miles
  • 2019 – 76,552 miles
  • 2018 – 71,850 miles
  • 2017 – 66,433 miles
  • 2016 – 62,075 miles
  • 2015 – 56,842 miles
  • 2014 – 50,345 miles
  • 2013 – 46,434 miles
  • 2012 – 43,018 miles
  • 2011 – 37,469 miles
  • 2010 – 30,547 miles
  • 2009 – 24,385 miles
  • 2008 – 16,332 miles
  • 2007 – 9,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,143 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holded where spring sits. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,143 miles (+2,740)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,143 miles
    Test number
    992218409642
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holded where spring sits. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop.

  2. Pass93,403 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    648104016747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail93,400 miles (+4,113)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    246728189177
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass89,287 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    796546990779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,570 miles
    Test number
    146385310087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,570 miles (+4,397)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,570 miles
    Test number
    458197102704
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,173 miles (+3,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,173 miles
    Test number
    270212457396
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,552 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    630592212367
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,850 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    226567446886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,433 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,433 miles
    Test number
    175289901231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,075 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,075 miles
    Test number
    543693966760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,842 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    548620415180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,345 miles (+3,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    325302794063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,434 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    935734193019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,018 miles (+5,549)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    626462962047
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate water damaged
    • NoteFront wipers not very good
    • NoteSome play in off side front antiroll bar drop link

  16. Pass37,469 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    406689141070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,547 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,547 miles
    Test number
    923978640040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,385 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    382610259000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,332 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,332 miles
    Test number
    271110658014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,355 miles
    Test number
    654797317021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 KGO

Does LB53 KGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 KGO expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 KGO?
The MOT on LB53 KGO expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 KGO done?
LB53 KGO was recorded at 96,143 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has LB53 KGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 KGO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 KGO 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 LB53 KGO find?
LB53 KGO failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 5 major defects and 11 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear upper sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holded where spring sits., and 13 more.

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