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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 GJYMOT history

LD53 GJY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LD53 GJY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,111 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 GJY
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
21 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 GJY was last recorded at 145,111 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,462 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,649 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,111 miles
  • 2025 – 143,462 miles
  • 2024 – 141,822 miles
  • 2023 – 140,190 miles
  • 2022 – 138,415 miles
  • 2021 – 136,733 miles
  • 2019 – 134,672 miles
  • 2018 – 128,958 miles
  • 2017 – 125,519 miles
  • 2016 – 122,036 miles
  • 2015 – 118,315 miles
  • 2014 – 114,968 miles
  • 2012 – 111,942 miles
  • 2011 – 103,276 miles
  • 2009 – 98,902 miles
  • 2008 – 95,350 miles
  • 2007 – 61,428 miles
  • 2006 – 42,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,111 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,111 miles (+1,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,111 miles
    Test number
    605310891423
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass143,462 miles (+1,640)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,462 miles
    Test number
    319066093933
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,822 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,822 miles
    Test number
    595370557602
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel

  4. Fail141,822 miles (+1,632)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,822 miles
    Test number
    800428920328
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel

  5. Pass140,190 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,190 miles
    Test number
    176287922761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,415 miles
    Test number
    689413364776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,415 miles (+1,682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,415 miles
    Test number
    752550260536
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass136,733 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    714837740773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,672 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,672 miles
    Test number
    686430492848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,928 miles
    Test number
    707950786052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,928 miles (+2,970)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,928 miles
    Test number
    706256219466
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass128,958 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    371182759472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,519 miles
    Test number
    776620518101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,519 miles (+3,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,519 miles
    Test number
    287267188418
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass122,036 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,036 miles
    Test number
    222769282358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,315 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,315 miles
    Test number
    786819605091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    906902604026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,968 miles (+3,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    548132504073
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass111,942 miles (+4,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    499656952311
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass107,899 miles (+4,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    726413602083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass103,276 miles (+4,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    849353101033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,902 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    301907789431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,350 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    322239488234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,341 miles (+33,913)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    354328488267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,428 miles (+18,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    132861247213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    813271346269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 GJY

Does LD53 GJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 GJY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 GJY?
The MOT on LD53 GJY is valid until 8 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 GJY done?
LD53 GJY was recorded at 145,111 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has LD53 GJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 GJY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 GJY 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 GJY find?
LD53 GJY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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