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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LB53 SOEMOT history

LB53 SOE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
66,668 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 SOE was last recorded at 66,668 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 1,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2008: 4,685 miles, lower than 33,687 miles on 18 Dec 2007.

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
65,458 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,210 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,668 miles
  • 2022 – 65,458 miles
  • 2021 – 63,741 miles
  • 2019 – 62,450 miles
  • 2018 – 55,481 miles
  • 2016 – 52,205 miles
  • 2015 – 48,609 miles
  • 2014 – 44,827 miles
  • 2013 – 40,122 miles
  • 2012 – 36,276 miles
  • 2011 – 31,112 miles
  • 2010 – 23,495 miles
  • 2009 – 15,052 miles
  • 2008 – 4,685 miles
  • 2007 – 33,687 miles
  • 2006 – 22,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,668 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,668 miles (+1,210)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    823273388741
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,458 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    851977015681
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail65,458 miles (+1,717)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    719598826087
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,741 miles (+1,291)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    460236752209
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    150888782452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,450 miles (+3,125)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    127901766807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass59,325 miles (+3,844)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    734173723995
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,481 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    575792739592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass52,205 miles (+3,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    160703306833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass48,609 miles (+3,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    301447972986
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  11. Fail44,827 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    227006554395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,827 miles (+4,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    746796354355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,122 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    515925343317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,276 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    245412352316
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,112 miles (+7,617)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    726063951315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,495 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    881077140325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,052 miles (+10,367)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,052 miles
    Test number
    941083659371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,685 miles (-29,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,685 miles
    Test number
    661381758326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,687 miles (+11,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,687 miles
    Test number
    953312257359
    • 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)

  20. Pass22,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,519 miles
    Test number
    394999646373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SOE

Does LB53 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SOE expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SOE?
The MOT on LB53 SOE expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SOE done?
LB53 SOE was recorded at 66,668 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has LB53 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SOE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 SOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 SOE find?
LB53 SOE failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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