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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LC52 RCXMOT history

LC52 RCX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

LC52 RCX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
139,826 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 RCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC52 RCX was last recorded at 139,826 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 5,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,326 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,500 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,826 miles
  • 2023 – 134,326 miles
  • 2022 – 128,002 miles
  • 2021 – 121,320 miles
  • 2020 – 118,242 miles
  • 2019 – 114,822 miles
  • 2018 – 108,941 miles
  • 2017 – 103,596 miles
  • 2016 – 98,091 miles
  • 2015 – 89,772 miles
  • 2014 – 80,411 miles
  • 2013 – 78,350 miles
  • 2012 – 73,602 miles
  • 2011 – 70,516 miles
  • 2010 – 64,177 miles
  • 2009 – 57,412 miles
  • 2007 – 44,842 miles
  • 2006 – 38,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,826 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,826 miles (+5,500)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,826 miles
    Test number
    866622406985
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  2. Pass134,326 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,326 miles
    Test number
    871597162804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail134,326 miles (+6,324)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,326 miles
    Test number
    323322612042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass128,002 miles (+6,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,002 miles
    Test number
    874604603585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass121,320 miles (+3,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,320 miles
    Test number
    928624445312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,242 miles (+3,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,242 miles
    Test number
    832913771247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter deteriorated

  7. Pass114,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,822 miles
    Test number
    409091413731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,822 miles (+5,881)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,822 miles
    Test number
    279555092442
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,941 miles (+5,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,941 miles
    Test number
    471317940754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    610586904195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail103,596 miles (+5,505)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    145032707050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,091 miles (+8,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    439530531614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  13. Pass89,772 miles (+9,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,772 miles
    Test number
    164461632016
    • AdvisoryOsf lower arn play in ball joint

  14. Pass80,411 miles (+2,061)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,411 miles
    Test number
    567926914225
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  15. Pass78,350 miles (+4,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,350 miles
    Test number
    919749213131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,602 miles (+3,086)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    498945002102
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge wear
    • NoteRear no plate slightly cracked

  17. Fail70,516 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    105618511172
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass70,516 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    728418811125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    392180910162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,177 miles (+6,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    673480310109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass57,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    932215429148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,412 miles (+12,570)4 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    470551029115
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass44,842 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    604556947321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    822522156322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 RCX

Does LC52 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 RCX expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 RCX?
The MOT on LC52 RCX expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 RCX done?
LC52 RCX was recorded at 139,826 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has LC52 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 RCX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 RCX 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 LC52 RCX find?
LC52 RCX failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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