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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB53 LGGMOT history

LB53 LGG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,374 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LGG
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
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LGG was last recorded at 77,374 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 14,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2012: 1,272 miles, lower than 11,655 miles on 10 Nov 2011.

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
63,216 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,158 miles
Average per year
3,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,374 miles
  • 2025 – 63,216 miles
  • 2024 – 54,618 miles
  • 2023 – 48,001 miles
  • 2022 – 42,356 miles
  • 2021 – 37,398 miles
  • 2020 – 23,461 miles
  • 2019 – 16,805 miles
  • 2017 – 7,952 miles
  • 2016 – 6,231 miles
  • 2015 – 5,257 miles
  • 2014 – 4,089 miles
  • 2013 – 2,608 miles
  • 2012 – 1,272 miles
  • 2011 – 11,655 miles
  • 2010 – 9,901 miles
  • 2009 – 8,226 miles
  • 2008 – 6,294 miles
  • 2007 – 4,750 miles
  • 2006 – 3,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,374 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,374 miles (+14,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,374 miles
    Test number
    744366735007
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,216 miles (+8,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    646674661552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,618 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    634383520228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,001 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,001 miles
    Test number
    407514467884
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail48,000 miles (+5,644)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    145825825280
    • DangerousFront 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))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass42,356 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    912027659250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail42,345 miles (+4,947)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    701287990724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,398 miles (+13,937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,398 miles
    Test number
    514664663427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,461 miles (+6,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    225407589688
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged still readable (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  10. Pass16,805 miles (+8,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    16,805 miles
    Test number
    925068091361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass7,952 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    7,952 miles
    Test number
    834218333205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,231 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    6,231 miles
    Test number
    388432926292
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroding

  13. Pass5,257 miles (+1,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    5,257 miles
    Test number
    720607360874
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded

  14. Pass4,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    4,089 miles
    Test number
    797327914382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail4,089 miles (+1,481)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,089 miles
    Test number
    767797814372
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass2,608 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    2,608 miles
    Test number
    856305223310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass1,272 miles (-10,383)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    1,272 miles
    Test number
    455130422301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,655 miles (+1,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,655 miles
    Test number
    438804211456
    • NoteNew speedo fitted at time of MOT, This is current recorded mileage

  19. Pass9,901 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,901 miles
    Test number
    424230220454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,226 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,226 miles
    Test number
    482977329454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,294 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,294 miles
    Test number
    964562518378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,750 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    4,750 miles
    Test number
    514247627372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    3,155 miles
    Test number
    421822236406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LGG

Does LB53 LGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LGG is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LGG?
The MOT on LB53 LGG is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LGG done?
LB53 LGG was recorded at 77,374 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
Has LB53 LGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LGG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 LGG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 LGG find?
LB53 LGG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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