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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LC53 CWLMOT history

LC53 CWL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LC53 CWL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,502 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 CWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 CWL was last recorded at 117,502 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,528 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,974 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,502 miles
  • 2024 – 110,528 miles
  • 2023 – 106,237 miles
  • 2022 – 102,540 miles
  • 2021 – 99,002 miles
  • 2020 – 95,436 miles
  • 2019 – 91,847 miles
  • 2018 – 87,485 miles
  • 2017 – 83,041 miles
  • 2016 – 78,613 miles
  • 2015 – 74,621 miles
  • 2014 – 69,392 miles
  • 2013 – 63,383 miles
  • 2012 – 56,633 miles
  • 2011 – 49,834 miles
  • 2010 – 43,928 miles
  • 2009 – 37,334 miles
  • 2008 – 31,348 miles
  • 2007 – 26,194 miles
  • 2006 – 20,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,502 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,502 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,502 miles
    Test number
    782118696604
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,502 miles (+6,974)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,502 miles
    Test number
    982127196278
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    552546422225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,528 miles (+4,291)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    899719192618
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    231492325968
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail106,237 miles (+3,697)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    653172253970
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass102,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    209113424684
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail102,539 miles (+3,537)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    979445648677
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass99,002 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,002 miles
    Test number
    401894247278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,436 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    375444823013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,433 miles (+3,586)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    641181787506
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in the wheel arch behind the sound deadening (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass91,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    804667716300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail91,847 miles (+4,362)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    785993368882
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,485 miles (+4,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    523051509655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass83,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    138241315949
    • AdvisoryFlexi part of exhaust system weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 19560r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail83,041 miles (+4,428)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    777198351026
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFlexi part of exhaust system weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 19560r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass78,613 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    534634237586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating

  18. Fail78,612 miles (+3,991)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    184067638809
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating

  19. Pass74,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    452510699759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,620 miles (+5,228)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    133708085384
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (8.2.3)

  21. Pass69,392 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    799500564256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,383 miles (+6,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    197829053246
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass56,633 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    588064862241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,834 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,834 miles
    Test number
    328722261241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,928 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,928 miles
    Test number
    633220570262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,334 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    141987259222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,348 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,348 miles
    Test number
    363591368206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,194 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,194 miles
    Test number
    341807467408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,241 miles
    Test number
    380113176426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 CWL

Does LC53 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 CWL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC53 CWL?
The MOT on LC53 CWL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 CWL done?
LC53 CWL was recorded at 117,502 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has LC53 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 CWL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC53 CWL 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 LC53 CWL find?
LC53 CWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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