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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 SXJMOT history

LB53 SXJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
106,822 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SXJ was last recorded at 106,822 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 5,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,012 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,810 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,822 miles
  • 2022 – 101,012 miles
  • 2021 – 99,474 miles
  • 2020 – 94,148 miles
  • 2019 – 87,790 miles
  • 2018 – 84,357 miles
  • 2017 – 79,205 miles
  • 2016 – 73,212 miles
  • 2015 – 65,243 miles
  • 2014 – 57,687 miles
  • 2013 – 50,493 miles
  • 2012 – 42,152 miles
  • 2011 – 32,952 miles
  • 2010 – 24,764 miles
  • 2009 – 14,801 miles
  • 2008 – 6,963 miles
  • 2007 – 6,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded with all components

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,822 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,822 miles
    Test number
    851789376695
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded with all components
  2. Fail106,822 miles (+5,810)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,822 miles
    Test number
    522308707552
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded with all components
  3. Pass101,012 miles (+54)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    216850739283
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion, material missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
  4. Fail100,958 miles (+1,484)1 major2 repaired3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    565666139171
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside floor, below passenger seat. 2 Areas with holes. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion, material missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
  5. Pass99,474 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,474 miles
    Test number
    142256916264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,148 miles (+6,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    453881080924
    • AdvisoryFront tyre's worn on edges
  7. Pass87,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,790 miles
    Test number
    874965893971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,790 miles (+3,433)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,790 miles
    Test number
    133036084938
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass84,357 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    614639577543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,205 miles (+5,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    429801012151
    • 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)
  11. Pass73,212 miles (+7,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,212 miles
    Test number
    696654481045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass65,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    280456956364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,243 miles (+7,556)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    272355948911
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass57,687 miles (+7,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    978615474270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass50,493 miles (+8,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,493 miles
    Test number
    329384173446
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  16. Pass42,152 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,152 miles
    Test number
    315026962402
    • NoteDrivers front seat belt stalk casing missing
  17. Fail42,152 miles (+9,200)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,152 miles
    Test number
    705586262294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDrivers front seat belt stalk casing missing
  18. Pass32,952 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,952 miles
    Test number
    377837561461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,764 miles (+9,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,764 miles
    Test number
    310384360484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWinter tyres fited to rear axals
  20. Pass14,801 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,801 miles
    Test number
    312783019415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,907 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,907 miles
    Test number
    283449139416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,963 miles (+458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,963 miles
    Test number
    290638348195
    • NotePassanger seat head rest missing
  23. Pass6,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    6,505 miles
    Test number
    781887737051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SXJ

Does LB53 SXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SXJ expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SXJ?
The MOT on LB53 SXJ expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SXJ done?
LB53 SXJ was recorded at 106,822 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has LB53 SXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SXJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 SXJ 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 SXJ find?
LB53 SXJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around; coil spring corroded front and rear, and 2 more.

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