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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LB53 SSOMOT history

LB53 SSO is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
26,928 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SSO was last recorded at 26,928 miles on 12 May 2022, 2,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2008: 7,049 miles, lower than 59,848 miles on 10 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
24,072 miles · 2 Dec 2014
Between the last two tests
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 26,928 miles
  • 2014 – 24,072 miles
  • 2013 – 19,448 miles
  • 2012 – 14,945 miles
  • 2011 – 11,743 miles
  • 2010 – 11,645 miles
  • 2009 – 11,541 miles
  • 2008 – 7,049 miles
  • 2007 – 59,848 miles
  • 2006 – 47,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,928 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,928 miles (+2,856)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,928 miles
    Test number
    556599422162
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass24,072 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    485536734494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,448 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,448 miles
    Test number
    617000763345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,945 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,945 miles
    Test number
    169487242302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,743 miles
    Test number
    428980651395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail11,742 miles (+97)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,742 miles
    Test number
    137810451378
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  7. Pass11,645 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,645 miles
    Test number
    432781450488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,541 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,541 miles
    Test number
    694414949374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    7,049 miles
    Test number
    474123138498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail7,049 miles (-52,799)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,049 miles
    Test number
    874183838370
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass59,848 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    933484047343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,807 miles (+12,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,807 miles
    Test number
    591961747333
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass47,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    994910456371
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB53 SSO

Does LB53 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SSO expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SSO?
The MOT on LB53 SSO expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SSO done?
LB53 SSO was recorded at 26,928 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022.
Has LB53 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SSO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on LB53 SSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 SSO find?
LB53 SSO passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear suspension components corroded.

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