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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB53 WTUMOT history

LB53 WTU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
120,340 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WTU
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
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WTU was last recorded at 120,340 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 12,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,977 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
12,363 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,340 miles
  • 2023 – 107,977 miles
  • 2022 – 92,954 miles
  • 2021 – 86,248 miles
  • 2020 – 82,185 miles
  • 2019 – 77,080 miles
  • 2018 – 70,166 miles
  • 2017 – 63,259 miles
  • 2016 – 57,503 miles
  • 2015 – 55,290 miles
  • 2014 – 54,248 miles
  • 2013 – 51,760 miles
  • 2012 – 49,063 miles
  • 2011 – 47,632 miles
  • 2010 – 46,837 miles
  • 2009 – 45,577 miles
  • 2008 – 43,939 miles
  • 2007 – 42,240 miles
  • 2006 – 39,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,340 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,340 miles (+12,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,340 miles
    Test number
    995712572409
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass107,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    477613117652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail107,977 miles (+15,023)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    772631814412
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass92,954 miles (+6,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    544112681716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass86,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    930996807513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,248 miles (+4,063)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    351976019980
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    978185650999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,185 miles (+5,105)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    109233012030
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,080 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,080 miles
    Test number
    732299128759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    259730052450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,166 miles (+6,907)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    694282236187
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,259 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    847107827840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,503 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    638440662144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass55,290 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    768970145308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,248 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,248 miles
    Test number
    495301254490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,760 miles
    Test number
    127162453359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,759 miles (+2,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,759 miles
    Test number
    246692753369
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass49,063 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    705072252354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,632 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    977073651317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,837 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    602658440355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,577 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    502448049336
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,939 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    160890358390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,240 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    484281357338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    714564756320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WTU

Does LB53 WTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 WTU expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WTU?
The MOT on LB53 WTU expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 WTU done?
LB53 WTU was recorded at 120,340 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has LB53 WTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WTU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 WTU 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 WTU find?
LB53 WTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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