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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD03 OTAMOT history

LD03 OTA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LD03 OTA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,726 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OTA
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
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 OTA was last recorded at 121,726 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,349 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,377 miles
Average per year
4,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,726 miles
  • 2025 – 112,349 miles
  • 2024 – 107,414 miles
  • 2023 – 73,943 miles
  • 2022 – 73,116 miles
  • 2021 – 72,087 miles
  • 2020 – 71,313 miles
  • 2018 – 68,648 miles
  • 2016 – 63,250 miles
  • 2015 – 59,107 miles
  • 2014 – 57,129 miles
  • 2013 – 55,267 miles
  • 2012 – 53,043 miles
  • 2011 – 49,539 miles
  • 2010 – 45,642 miles
  • 2009 – 41,381 miles
  • 2008 – 36,564 miles
  • 2007 – 30,835 miles
  • 2006 – 25,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,726 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    202139073630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    438993020532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,349 miles (+4,935)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    681750539956
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass107,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    930284543422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  5. Fail107,414 miles (+33,471)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    143248227764
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  6. Pass73,943 miles (+827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    742563588848
    • AdvisoryGeneral component surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass73,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    374567686578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  8. Fail73,116 miles (+1,029)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    975611598012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass72,087 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    450021767888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,313 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    534481323843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    973694710705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  12. Fail68,648 miles (+5,398)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    180730507584
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  13. Pass63,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    470552515338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure very low[adjusted all tyre pressures]
  14. Fail63,250 miles (+4,143)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    372645728149
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure very low[adjusted all tyre pressures]
  15. Pass59,107 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    197043265126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,129 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,129 miles
    Test number
    629400554151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,267 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    759928943192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,043 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    288730852159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    948301351170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,539 miles (+3,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    656131851196
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass45,642 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,642 miles
    Test number
    464159650105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,381 miles (+4,817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    924145059179
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTyre tread and sidewalls cracking
  23. Pass36,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    954014758140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,564 miles (+5,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    793084658170
    • FailureOffside Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. Pass30,835 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    964711457150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    994599436176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD03 OTA

Does LD03 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 OTA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OTA?
The MOT on LD03 OTA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 OTA done?
LD03 OTA was recorded at 121,726 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,910 miles a year.
Has LD03 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OTA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 OTA 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 LD03 OTA find?
LD03 OTA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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