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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB53 YLOMOT history

LB53 YLO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,918 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YLO was last recorded at 77,918 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,716 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,202 miles
Average per year
3,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,918 miles
  • 2024 – 76,716 miles
  • 2023 – 74,152 miles
  • 2022 – 63,792 miles
  • 2021 – 49,070 miles
  • 2020 – 48,003 miles
  • 2019 – 46,128 miles
  • 2018 – 44,434 miles
  • 2017 – 41,704 miles
  • 2016 – 38,881 miles
  • 2015 – 37,100 miles
  • 2014 – 34,195 miles
  • 2013 – 32,241 miles
  • 2012 – 30,357 miles
  • 2011 – 26,918 miles
  • 2010 – 24,646 miles
  • 2009 – 16,251 miles
  • 2008 – 13,755 miles
  • 2007 – 10,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,918 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,918 miles (+1,202)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,918 miles
    Test number
    673127517186
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,716 miles (+2,564)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    994022525031
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,152 miles (+10,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,152 miles
    Test number
    309768920370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,792 miles (+14,722)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,792 miles
    Test number
    266801788288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    830973324243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,070 miles (+1,067)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    657998630816
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,003 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    463589374861
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    748116145184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail46,128 miles (+1,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    531229633691
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass44,434 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    711698750147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,704 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    496486610985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,881 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    847429659037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,100 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    348167135004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,195 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    728204914043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,241 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    625361613098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,357 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    656516312003
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pressure low, runflat damage

  17. Fail30,357 miles (+3,439)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    136026612030
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pressure low, runflat damage

  18. Pass26,918 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,918 miles
    Test number
    409260811054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,646 miles (+8,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,646 miles
    Test number
    911473810008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,251 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,251 miles
    Test number
    110307109033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,755 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,755 miles
    Test number
    332427308086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,060 miles
    Test number
    732858307078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 YLO

Does LB53 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YLO is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YLO?
The MOT on LB53 YLO is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 YLO done?
LB53 YLO was recorded at 77,918 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
Has LB53 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YLO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 YLO 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 YLO find?
LB53 YLO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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