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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 FKLMOT history

LD53 FKL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

LD53 FKL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
96,636 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FKL was last recorded at 96,636 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,636 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,636 miles
  • 2022 – 91,742 miles
  • 2021 – 88,645 miles
  • 2020 – 85,158 miles
  • 2018 – 79,681 miles
  • 2017 – 74,601 miles
  • 2016 – 65,243 miles
  • 2015 – 61,104 miles
  • 2014 – 56,784 miles
  • 2013 – 52,261 miles
  • 2012 – 48,173 miles
  • 2011 – 44,587 miles
  • 2010 – 40,901 miles
  • 2009 – 37,307 miles
  • 2008 – 33,825 miles
  • 2007 – 30,775 miles
  • 2006 – 25,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,636 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.

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    309852897311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,636 miles (+52)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    215216905489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail96,584 miles (+4,842)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,584 miles
    Test number
    696607817910
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    538535887895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,742 miles (+3,097)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    814182440660
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    421543045242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail88,639 miles (+3,481)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,639 miles
    Test number
    270262656608
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass85,158 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    869221217031
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,157 miles (+5,476)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    399335666387
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,681 miles (+5,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    633251317656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass74,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    678350282506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail74,601 miles (+9,358)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    299044907097
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass65,243 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    627523032868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,104 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,104 miles
    Test number
    483198497197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,784 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    615216064254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    778997963287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,261 miles (+4,088)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    875577263275
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    398709452261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,173 miles (+3,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    569829552212
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass44,587 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,587 miles
    Test number
    126661171287
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass40,901 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    881640270246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,307 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,307 miles
    Test number
    342075369465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,825 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    324227968272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,775 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    482098067211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    641319066251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FKL

Does LD53 FKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FKL expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FKL?
The MOT on LD53 FKL expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FKL done?
LD53 FKL was recorded at 96,636 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has LD53 FKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FKL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 FKL 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 LD53 FKL find?
LD53 FKL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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