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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 FLJMOT history

LD53 FLJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LD53 FLJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,123 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FLJ
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
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FLJ was last recorded at 130,123 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,648 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,475 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,123 miles
  • 2025 – 127,648 miles
  • 2024 – 126,997 miles
  • 2023 – 125,480 miles
  • 2022 – 124,817 miles
  • 2021 – 122,186 miles
  • 2020 – 120,131 miles
  • 2018 – 117,040 miles
  • 2017 – 116,141 miles
  • 2016 – 112,094 miles
  • 2015 – 106,649 miles
  • 2014 – 99,749 miles
  • 2013 – 93,879 miles
  • 2012 – 87,407 miles
  • 2011 – 82,017 miles
  • 2010 – 77,157 miles
  • 2009 – 71,914 miles
  • 2008 – 58,574 miles
  • 2006 – 47,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,123 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,123 miles (+2,475)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    249444122192
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass127,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    530909286981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,648 miles (+651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    513608110762
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,997 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    408459008822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    848280753241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,480 miles (+663)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    661095193208
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  7. Pass124,817 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,817 miles
    Test number
    683603510637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,186 miles (+2,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    690148248745
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,131 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,131 miles
    Test number
    724170134289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThere is surface corrosion on the rear axle

  10. Fail120,131 miles (+3,091)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,131 miles
    Test number
    466149369879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThere is surface corrosion on the rear axle

  11. Pass117,040 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,040 miles
    Test number
    290050893307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,141 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    137571302162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,094 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    287159064183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,649 miles (+6,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,649 miles
    Test number
    579163671069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,749 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    546703104352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,879 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,879 miles
    Test number
    565371813362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,407 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    179827402394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,017 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    425731711496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,157 miles (+5,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    462425210321
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass71,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    511566819349
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail71,908 miles (+3,668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,908 miles
    Test number
    193286719316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass68,240 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    753151629036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,574 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    150896128028
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating

  24. Pass58,574 miles (+11,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    763796528027
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating

  25. Pass47,093 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    874196736322
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD53 FLJ

Does LD53 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FLJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FLJ?
The MOT on LD53 FLJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FLJ done?
LD53 FLJ was recorded at 130,123 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has LD53 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FLJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
LD53 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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