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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 LJFMOT history

LB53 LJF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
53,206 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LJF was last recorded at 53,206 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,107 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,206 miles
  • 2024 – 53,107 miles
  • 2023 – 49,605 miles
  • 2022 – 41,823 miles
  • 2021 – 38,010 miles
  • 2020 – 35,242 miles
  • 2019 – 28,903 miles
  • 2018 – 25,223 miles
  • 2017 – 22,296 miles
  • 2016 – 18,825 miles
  • 2015 – 16,151 miles
  • 2014 – 12,611 miles
  • 2013 – 11,578 miles
  • 2012 – 10,466 miles
  • 2011 – 8,306 miles
  • 2010 – 6,661 miles
  • 2008 – 5,675 miles
  • 2007 – 3,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,206 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,206 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    973389373097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    345032277432
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail53,107 miles (+3,502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    163070637124
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass49,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    215209333332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Fail49,605 miles (+7,782)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    972013587167
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Pass41,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    220010095588
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail41,823 miles (+3,813)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    827363683318
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    693369150064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,010 miles (+2,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    117741989517
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass35,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    929314547156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,242 miles (+6,339)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    838688949762
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass28,903 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,903 miles
    Test number
    942689738332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail28,889 miles (+3,666)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    823536555428
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass25,223 miles (+2,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,223 miles
    Test number
    204815448732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre a have low cut on tread

  15. Pass22,296 miles (+3,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,296 miles
    Test number
    874605402264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass18,825 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,825 miles
    Test number
    362047256834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,151 miles (+3,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    207423325026
    • 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)

  18. Pass12,611 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,611 miles
    Test number
    158064324074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,578 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    11,578 miles
    Test number
    495990243067
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass10,466 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    10,466 miles
    Test number
    827740022082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,306 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    8,306 miles
    Test number
    586540421078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,661 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,661 miles
    Test number
    703010120066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail6,653 miles (+978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,653 miles
    Test number
    152968810439
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass5,675 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,675 miles
    Test number
    530144168398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,619 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    4,619 miles
    Test number
    282647218048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,541 miles
    Test number
    831751717084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LJF

Does LB53 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LJF is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LJF?
The MOT on LB53 LJF is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LJF done?
LB53 LJF was recorded at 53,206 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has LB53 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LJF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 LJF 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 LJF find?
LB53 LJF passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components.

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