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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 LHWMOT history

LB53 LHW is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2024
Mileage
164,408 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LHW was last recorded at 164,408 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2009: 48,180 miles, lower than 58,356 miles on 3 Nov 2008.

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
164,385 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,408 miles
  • 2022 – 159,021 miles
  • 2021 – 153,569 miles
  • 2020 – 147,020 miles
  • 2019 – 138,544 miles
  • 2018 – 129,669 miles
  • 2017 – 121,669 miles
  • 2016 – 110,661 miles
  • 2015 – 87,627 miles
  • 2014 – 81,299 miles
  • 2012 – 71,870 miles
  • 2011 – 63,999 miles
  • 2010 – 56,553 miles
  • 2009 – 48,180 miles
  • 2008 – 58,356 miles
  • 2007 – 17,136 miles
  • 2006 – 10,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,408 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Front subframe corroded not affecting its structural integrity.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill/front wing, corrorsion but not in a prescribed area.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,408 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,408 miles
    Test number
    924887836694
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Front subframe corroded not affecting its structural integrity.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill/front wing, corrorsion but not in a prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,385 miles (+5,364)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,385 miles
    Test number
    977782225979
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Front subframe corroded not affecting its structural integrity.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill/front wing, corrorsion but not in a prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,021 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    284378306582
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general chassis corrosion

  4. Fail159,021 miles (+29)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    226673355560
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamps defefective (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general chassis corrosion

  5. Fail158,992 miles (+5,423)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,992 miles
    Test number
    211911055342
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass153,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,569 miles
    Test number
    169514018108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail153,569 miles (+6,549)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,569 miles
    Test number
    939387461787
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass147,020 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,020 miles
    Test number
    489088347939
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail147,020 miles (+8,476)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,020 miles
    Test number
    633409381043
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,544 miles (+8,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    149362388501
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear springs
    • AdvisoryOil filter rusty
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front and rear subframes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front brake pipes

  11. Pass129,669 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,669 miles
    Test number
    363009374205
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded

  12. Pass121,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    461136535374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWear and pitting front discs
    • AdvisoryWear rear shock absorbers

  13. Fail121,669 miles (+11,008)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    343758514033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryWear and pitting front discs
    • AdvisoryWear rear shock absorbers

  14. Pass110,661 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    767388832545
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre is worn close to the legal limit

  15. Fail110,112 miles (+22,485)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,112 miles
    Test number
    367759677113
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryObject removed prior to test/wind screen

  16. Pass87,627 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    499843775013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,299 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    796146474055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,870 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    286716692249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,999 miles (+7,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    378402491417
    • NoteScreen chipped

  20. Pass56,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    833107280291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,553 miles (+8,373)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    944227880226
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass48,180 miles (-10,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    961506799273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail58,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    331048708309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass58,356 miles (+28,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    410858308407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,170 miles (+13,034)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    392639778053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,136 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,136 miles
    Test number
    320551937036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,575 miles
    Test number
    883218686042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LHW

Does LB53 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LHW expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LHW?
The MOT on LB53 LHW expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LHW done?
LB53 LHW was recorded at 164,408 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 8,889 miles a year.
Has LB53 LHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LHW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 LHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 LHW find?
LB53 LHW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front front subframe corroded not affecting its structural integrity.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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