Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LD53 PUAMOT history
LD53 PUA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 73,246 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 PUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 PUA was last recorded at 73,246 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Dec 2019: 61,108 miles, lower than 585,224 miles on 5 Dec 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,886 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 360 miles
- Average per year
- 3,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,246 miles
- 2024 – 72,886 miles
- 2023 – 70,192 miles
- 2022 – 66,101 miles
- 2021 – 65,243 miles
- 2020 – 63,314 miles
- 2019 – 61,108 miles
- 2018 – 585,224 miles
- 2017 – 55,944 miles
- 2016 – 54,106 miles
- 2015 – 50,619 miles
- 2014 – 45,658 miles
- 2013 – 42,718 miles
- 2012 – 40,580 miles
- 2011 – 32,083 miles
- 2010 – 27,102 miles
- 2009 – 23,074 miles
- 2008 – 18,187 miles
- 2007 – 16,216 miles
- 2006 – 14,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,246 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryEngine sump corroded/leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront Subframe corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front and rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Sub frame corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,246 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 73,246 miles
- Test number
- 421843924472
- AdvisoryEngine sump corroded/leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Fail73,246 miles (+360)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,246 miles
- Test number
- 691343365855
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine sump corroded/leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Pass72,886 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 72,886 miles
- Test number
- 379353877985
- AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded
Fail72,886 miles (+2,694)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,886 miles
- Test number
- 537160773294
- DangerousNearside Front 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded
Pass70,192 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 70,192 miles
- Test number
- 657620669872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,179 miles (+4,078)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,179 miles
- Test number
- 896792915028
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass66,101 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,101 miles
- Test number
- 873204793946
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,101 miles (+858)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,101 miles
- Test number
- 952968241220
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,243 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 65,243 miles
- Test number
- 132737538627
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded/holed
Fail65,243 miles (+1,929)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,243 miles
- Test number
- 602705322687
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded/holed
Pass63,314 miles (+2,206)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,314 miles
- Test number
- 678064504381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,108 miles (-524,116)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,108 miles
- Test number
- 980073998553
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
- AdvisorySump corroded
Pass585,224 miles (+526,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 585,224 miles
- Test number
- 244707115047
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail58,522 miles (+2,578)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,522 miles
- Test number
- 743308706507
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass55,944 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 55,944 miles
- Test number
- 841179762876
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
Fail55,944 miles (+1,838)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,944 miles
- Test number
- 614088983144
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded[inner]
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
Pass54,106 miles (+3,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 54,106 miles
- Test number
- 405352214527
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded [inner]
- AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm and worn at edges
Pass50,619 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,619 miles
- Test number
- 222314007616
- AdvisoryCentre corrosion at front brake discs
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryWater in rear fog light
Fail50,619 miles (+4,961)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,619 miles
- Test number
- 386473284601
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre corrosion at front brake discs
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryWater in rear fog light
Pass45,658 miles (+2,940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,658 miles
- Test number
- 307700914340
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,718 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,718 miles
- Test number
- 857058513361
- NoteCorrosion at front to o/s/r brake pipe
- NoteCorrosion at o/s/f brake pipe
Fail42,718 miles (+2,138)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,718 miles
- Test number
- 599737513366
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteCorrosion at front to o/s/r brake pipe
- NoteCorrosion at o/s/f brake pipe
Pass40,580 miles (+8,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 40,580 miles
- Test number
- 659137212309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass32,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 32,083 miles
- Test number
- 226523311322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,083 miles (+4,981)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,083 miles
- Test number
- 795873211397
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm
Pass27,102 miles (+4,028)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 720110520365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,074 miles (+4,887)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,074 miles
- Test number
- 710274919310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,187 miles (+1,971)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 18,187 miles
- Test number
- 400828718480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,216 miles (+2,195)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 16,216 miles
- Test number
- 332357217384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 14,021 miles
- Test number
- 660118216357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 PUA
- Does LD53 PUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 PUA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 PUA?
- The MOT on LD53 PUA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 PUA done?
- LD53 PUA was recorded at 73,246 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
- Has LD53 PUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 PUA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 PUA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 PUA find?
- LD53 PUA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: engine sump corroded/leaking oil; front subframe corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, and 1 more.
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