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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LC52 RBYMOT history

LC52 RBY is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 43,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LC52 RBY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,740 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 RBY was last recorded at 43,740 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2015: 10,598 miles, lower than 93,401 miles on 22 Oct 2014.

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
43,196 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
1,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,740 miles
  • 2024 – 43,196 miles
  • 2023 – 42,408 miles
  • 2022 – 41,491 miles
  • 2021 – 40,674 miles
  • 2020 – 39,550 miles
  • 2019 – 38,066 miles
  • 2018 – 35,257 miles
  • 2017 – 28,687 miles
  • 2016 – 19,028 miles
  • 2015 – 10,598 miles
  • 2014 – 93,401 miles
  • 2013 – 82,139 miles
  • 2012 – 69,355 miles
  • 2011 – 57,587 miles
  • 2010 – 46,534 miles
  • 2009 – 35,074 miles
  • 2008 – 28,081 miles
  • 2007 – 24,237 miles
  • 2006 – 19,475 miles
  • 2005 – 15,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,740 miles
  • Advisory- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of . corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded - Front/rear OS/NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule -NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,740 miles (+544)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,740 miles
    Test number
    599373740001
    • Advisory- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of . corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded - Front/rear OS/NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule -NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass43,196 miles (+788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    725631760139
    • Advisory- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of . corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded - All (x4) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Rear to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,408 miles (+917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    252354856112
    • Advisory- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated - NS/OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass41,491 miles (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    119735533249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass40,674 miles (+1,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,674 miles
    Test number
    847095819368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre has some separation of its structure at the tread

  6. Pass39,550 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    140656526838
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail39,536 miles (+1,470)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,536 miles
    Test number
    460206200907
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass38,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    915743520259
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded

  9. Fail38,066 miles (+2,809)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    147289796180
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded

  10. Pass35,257 miles (+6,570)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    422272356630
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass28,687 miles (+9,659)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,687 miles
    Test number
    248594140058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass19,028 miles (+8,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,028 miles
    Test number
    856983556395
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  13. Pass10,598 miles (-82,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,598 miles
    Test number
    384716014079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass93,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    965765094258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail93,401 miles (+11,262)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    508974994225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    686149203395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,139 miles (+12,784)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    636779903303
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass69,355 miles (+11,768)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,355 miles
    Test number
    117510302370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate lamps discoloured.
    • NoteRear trailing arm bushes slightly seperated.

  19. Pass57,587 miles (+11,053)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    268174001317
    • NoteRear brake disc's badly corroded.
    • NoteRear seats folded down at time of test. Could not carry out full inspection of seats & belts.

  20. Pass46,534 miles (+11,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,534 miles
    Test number
    533685910334
    • 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)

  21. Pass35,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,074 miles
    Test number
    941850529395
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate

  22. Fail35,074 miles (+6,993)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,074 miles
    Test number
    292967219311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance near limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 1.6mm!!!
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate

  23. Pass28,081 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    353387618363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,237 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    943604727378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,475 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,475 miles
    Test number
    211767216351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,345 miles
    Test number
    413164055333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 RBY

Does LC52 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 RBY is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC52 RBY?
The MOT on LC52 RBY is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 RBY done?
LC52 RBY was recorded at 43,740 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,429 miles a year.
Has LC52 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 RBY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC52 RBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 RBY find?
LC52 RBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: - suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of . corrosion; coil spring corroded - front/rear os/ns; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule -ns/os, and 4 more.

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