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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 SUHMOT history

LB53 SUH is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,505 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SUH was last recorded at 111,505 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,221 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,284 miles
Average per year
4,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,505 miles
  • 2025 – 108,221 miles
  • 2022 – 100,036 miles
  • 2020 – 95,222 miles
  • 2019 – 92,676 miles
  • 2018 – 87,764 miles
  • 2017 – 83,816 miles
  • 2016 – 79,374 miles
  • 2015 – 76,678 miles
  • 2014 – 73,371 miles
  • 2013 – 68,322 miles
  • 2012 – 62,942 miles
  • 2011 – 59,291 miles
  • 2010 – 56,221 miles
  • 2009 – 51,689 miles
  • 2007 – 44,139 miles
  • 2006 – 31,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,505 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion not weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,505 miles (+3,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    157167790386
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,221 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    758757157132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail108,220 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,220 miles
    Test number
    872020368420
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273482494403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974172929864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    508589207734
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,036 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    864624953335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs starting to corrode

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    726727365409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. FailMileage not read2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    675164778096
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass95,222 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    761783117364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail95,221 miles (+2,545)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    245205728191
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass92,676 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    546673673520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail92,674 miles (+4,910)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    830001996640
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass87,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    313366087670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

  15. Fail87,764 miles (+3,948)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    558039459044
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

  16. Pass83,816 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    587069272509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,374 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    280776565792
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges.

  18. Pass76,678 miles (+3,307)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    509744565081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth wiper blades splitting
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass73,371 miles (+5,049)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    787890264096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass68,322 miles (+5,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    179671063442
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass62,942 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    408950762032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,291 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    315090211004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,221 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    123814010484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,689 miles (+7,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    104526409034
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres wear on outer edge.

  25. Pass44,139 miles (+12,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    290521967315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,683 miles
    Test number
    913744856399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 SUH

Does LB53 SUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SUH is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SUH?
The MOT on LB53 SUH is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SUH done?
LB53 SUH was recorded at 111,505 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,136 miles a year.
Has LB53 SUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SUH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 SUH 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 SUH find?
LB53 SUH passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: general under body corrosion not weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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