Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LC53 SFXMOT history

LC53 SFX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

LC53 SFX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
65,976 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,782 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC53 SFX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 SFX
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
30 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 SFX was last recorded at 65,976 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,975 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,001 miles
Average per year
2,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,976 miles
  • 2023 – 64,975 miles
  • 2022 – 63,796 miles
  • 2020 – 58,664 miles
  • 2019 – 53,224 miles
  • 2018 – 49,255 miles
  • 2017 – 44,167 miles
  • 2016 – 38,456 miles
  • 2015 – 33,157 miles
  • 2014 – 28,308 miles
  • 2013 – 25,991 miles
  • 2012 – 20,914 miles
  • 2009 – 20,892 miles
  • 2008 – 20,737 miles
  • 2007 – 19,362 miles
  • 2006 – 17,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracked on the tread wall
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,976 miles (+1,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    857503163875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracked on the tread wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass64,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    373857350252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,975 miles (+1,179)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    261970446997
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,796 miles (+5,132)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    845080646030
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and outer mirror casing is missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight seepage.

  5. Pass58,664 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    494471477025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,663 miles (+5,439)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    676565122705
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,224 miles (+3,969)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    942082259746
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside tread, possible alignment needed

  8. Pass49,255 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    611304713110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    783637559544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail44,167 miles (+5,711)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    243079542400
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass38,456 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    925209479148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,157 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,157 miles
    Test number
    267532935471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,308 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    206285234437
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteClutch worn, needs replacing

  14. Pass28,308 miles (+2,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    585855134136
    • NoteClutch worn, needs replacing

  15. Pass25,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    277220643148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail25,991 miles (+5,077)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    819060643139
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  17. Fail20,914 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,914 miles
    Test number
    738644242170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass20,914 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,914 miles
    Test number
    995344342120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,892 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,892 miles
    Test number
    101353039351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,737 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,737 miles
    Test number
    790491738338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,362 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    613217427359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,077 miles
    Test number
    750141336314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 SFX

Does LC53 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 SFX expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 SFX?
The MOT on LC53 SFX expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 SFX done?
LC53 SFX was recorded at 65,976 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
Has LC53 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 SFX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LC53 SFX 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 SFX find?
LC53 SFX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has cracked on the tread wall; nearside rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall; oil leak.

Related registrations

Browse all LC53S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.