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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 LGVMOT history

LB53 LGV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,608 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LGV was last recorded at 72,608 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,580 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,028 miles
Average per year
1,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,608 miles
  • 2024 – 71,580 miles
  • 2023 – 70,565 miles
  • 2022 – 69,638 miles
  • 2021 – 68,761 miles
  • 2020 – 68,063 miles
  • 2019 – 67,508 miles
  • 2018 – 66,269 miles
  • 2017 – 64,791 miles
  • 2016 – 64,069 miles
  • 2015 – 62,523 miles
  • 2014 – 60,339 miles
  • 2013 – 57,408 miles
  • 2012 – 54,686 miles
  • 2011 – 52,581 miles
  • 2010 – 50,484 miles
  • 2009 – 48,773 miles
  • 2008 – 46,553 miles
  • 2007 – 44,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded

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 and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front shocks outer casing corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,608 miles (+1,028)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    489036252247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded

  2. Pass71,580 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    195221653253
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks outer casing corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,575 miles (+1,010)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    616680555310
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks outer casing corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,565 miles (+927)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,565 miles
    Test number
    954632779781
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,638 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    967089057463
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRusty underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp cloudy

  6. Fail69,631 miles (+870)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    146600343683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRusty underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp cloudy

  7. Pass68,761 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    420970339234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  8. Fail68,755 miles (+692)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    624128394083
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals loose/ insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass68,063 miles (+555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    225652425667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate deteriorated

  10. Pass67,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    748325992243
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  11. Fail67,508 miles (+1,239)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    373629853181
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both - heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  12. Pass66,269 miles (+1,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,269 miles
    Test number
    886044532620
    • AdvisoryBoth rear closing sill areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corrode at unions
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  13. Pass64,791 miles (+722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    329868775764
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass64,069 miles (+1,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    674263619563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass62,523 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    910875041306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    638966454317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail60,339 miles (+2,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    968616854393
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,408 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    615562253382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    595239332386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,686 miles (+2,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    687509832363
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass52,581 miles (+2,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    245870751375
    • NoteFront wipers deteriorating

  22. Pass50,484 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    551736950317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,773 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    753576159327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,553 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    111671848360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    693190947367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,761 miles (+35)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    731770347384
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass44,726 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    742753077037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,722 miles (+921)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    813792777052
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall, not through to the cords

  29. Fail43,801 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    854676027049
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass43,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    961486627089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LGV

Does LB53 LGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LGV is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LGV?
The MOT on LB53 LGV is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LGV done?
LB53 LGV was recorded at 72,608 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,525 miles a year.
Has LB53 LGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LGV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 LGV 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 LGV find?
LB53 LGV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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