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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 LHDMOT history

LB53 LHD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
131,792 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LHD was last recorded at 131,792 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 4,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,461 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,331 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,792 miles
  • 2022 – 127,461 miles
  • 2021 – 122,356 miles
  • 2020 – 120,199 miles
  • 2019 – 111,684 miles
  • 2018 – 102,678 miles
  • 2017 – 94,806 miles
  • 2016 – 86,231 miles
  • 2015 – 75,505 miles
  • 2014 – 65,310 miles
  • 2013 – 60,437 miles
  • 2012 – 55,156 miles
  • 2011 – 49,775 miles
  • 2010 – 44,361 miles
  • 2009 – 38,754 miles
  • 2008 – 34,501 miles
  • 2007 – 30,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,792 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,792 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,792 miles
    Test number
    127225298354
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,461 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,461 miles
    Test number
    123246413349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,356 miles
    Test number
    812411664441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,356 miles (+2,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,356 miles
    Test number
    575348651839
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass120,199 miles (+8,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    839089817269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass111,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    978507082211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,684 miles (+9,006)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    406562125603
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,678 miles
    Test number
    998787119412
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail102,678 miles (+7,872)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,678 miles
    Test number
    456324740830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass94,806 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,806 miles
    Test number
    178147872186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,231 miles (+10,726)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    226394812854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,505 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    727078825121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,310 miles (+4,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    428118994046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,437 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    856610703127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,156 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    975418502128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,775 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    215382801404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,361 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    362577210111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,359 miles (+5,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    123266210137
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass38,754 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    742695209181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,501 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    963462918187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,546 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,546 miles
    Test number
    940848527164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,041 miles
    Test number
    421689717025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,041 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,041 miles
    Test number
    802879517041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB53 LHD

Does LB53 LHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LHD expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LHD?
The MOT on LB53 LHD expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LHD done?
LB53 LHD was recorded at 131,792 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has LB53 LHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LHD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 LHD 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 LHD find?
LB53 LHD passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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