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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LC52 UNYMOT history

LC52 UNY is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LC52 UNY silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,901 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 UNY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 UNY was last recorded at 135,901 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2013: 74,049 miles, lower than 75,522 miles on 2 Nov 2012.

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
135,826 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,901 miles
  • 2025 – 127,803 miles
  • 2024 – 119,816 miles
  • 2023 – 113,222 miles
  • 2022 – 109,372 miles
  • 2021 – 106,690 miles
  • 2020 – 103,531 miles
  • 2019 – 98,924 miles
  • 2018 – 92,188 miles
  • 2017 – 84,380 miles
  • 2015 – 78,118 miles
  • 2014 – 76,464 miles
  • 2013 – 74,049 miles
  • 2012 – 75,522 miles
  • 2011 – 67,455 miles
  • 2010 – 61,813 miles
  • 2009 – 54,767 miles
  • 2008 – 46,835 miles
  • 2007 – 39,325 miles
  • 2006 – 35,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,901 miles
  • 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))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Body component slightly loose Bonnet hinge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing from edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,901 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,901 miles
    Test number
    179513839459
    • 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))
    • 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))

  2. Fail135,826 miles (+8,023)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    451780595778
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded

  3. Pass127,803 miles (+7,987)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,803 miles
    Test number
    527621089334
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose Bonnet hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,816 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,816 miles
    Test number
    628420901545
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing from edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose Bonnet hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,813 miles (+6,591)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    733587008575
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing from edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose Bonnet hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,222 miles (+3,850)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,222 miles
    Test number
    574565678003
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,372 miles (+2,682)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,372 miles
    Test number
    806448087584
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear part of chassis has surface corrosion

  8. Pass106,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,690 miles
    Test number
    521797038394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail106,690 miles (+3,159)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,690 miles
    Test number
    126309386033
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    994569101817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,531 miles (+4,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    188662038691
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass98,924 miles (+6,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    908788822453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,188 miles (+7,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    211885729988
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames,sills,springs,o/s bonnet hinge splitting

  14. Pass84,380 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    635771973273
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills,subframes,o/s bonnet hinge loose

  15. Pass78,118 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    306636362740
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinge o/s/f starting to come away from bonnet

  16. Pass76,464 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    705279424381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,049 miles (-1,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    295544223372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,522 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    658787302312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,455 miles (+5,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    758334131388
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,813 miles (+7,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    412935930400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass54,767 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    671301729398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,835 miles (+7,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    471084128436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,325 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    331100627346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    902794526387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 UNY

Does LC52 UNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 UNY is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 UNY?
The MOT on LC52 UNY is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 UNY done?
LC52 UNY was recorded at 135,901 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has LC52 UNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 UNY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC52 UNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 UNY find?
LC52 UNY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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