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Ford Focus C-MAX

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc

LB53 LHLMOT history

LB53 LHL is a silver petrol Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 28 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,034 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LHL was last recorded at 67,034 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,555 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,034 miles
  • 2025 – 65,555 miles
  • 2024 – 63,920 miles
  • 2023 – 62,048 miles
  • 2022 – 59,713 miles
  • 2021 – 57,332 miles
  • 2020 – 55,344 miles
  • 2019 – 50,239 miles
  • 2018 – 46,119 miles
  • 2017 – 44,215 miles
  • 2016 – 40,561 miles
  • 2015 – 33,875 miles
  • 2014 – 30,538 miles
  • 2013 – 28,526 miles
  • 2012 – 25,518 miles
  • 2011 – 22,879 miles
  • 2010 – 19,978 miles
  • 2009 – 17,441 miles
  • 2008 – 15,791 miles
  • 2007 – 11,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,034 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,034 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    801615098912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,555 miles (+1,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    746692694047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass63,920 miles (+1,872)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    123141362292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    904280423983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail62,048 miles (+2,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    931570294118
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass59,713 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    196359037500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass57,332 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    635066009210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass55,344 miles (+5,105)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,344 miles
    Test number
    999419393897
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,239 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    704000459368
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail50,239 miles (+4,120)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    582331113915
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass46,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    127757345304
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp Patterns Poor (Cleaned)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm And Inner Edge Bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Worn

  12. Fail46,119 miles (+1,904)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    168101330827
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp Patterns Poor (Cleaned)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm And Inner Edge Bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Worn

  13. Pass44,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,215 miles
    Test number
    920646697504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,215 miles (+3,654)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,215 miles
    Test number
    237352393582
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    299290358096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,561 miles (+6,686)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    427833114832
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass33,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    519617855089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail33,875 miles (+3,337)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    275727055044
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,538 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,538 miles
    Test number
    686435754015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp Patterns Poor

  20. Fail30,538 miles (+2,012)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,538 miles
    Test number
    345575254015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp Patterns Poor

  21. Pass28,526 miles (+3,008)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    208278253078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Worn
    • NoteHeadlamp Patterns Poor

  22. Pass25,518 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,518 miles
    Test number
    107689552470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,578 miles (+1,699)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,578 miles
    Test number
    516934252030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass22,879 miles (+2,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,879 miles
    Test number
    117942151010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,978 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    222086040046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,441 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    592461059021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,791 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,791 miles
    Test number
    883086858044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,160 miles
    Test number
    461964357021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LHL

Does LB53 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LHL is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LHL?
The MOT on LB53 LHL is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LHL done?
LB53 LHL was recorded at 67,034 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has LB53 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LHL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 LHL 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 LHL find?
LB53 LHL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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