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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 SXRMOT history

LD53 SXR is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

LD53 SXR red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
199,105 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SXR was last recorded at 199,105 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 14,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,625 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
14,480 miles
Average per year
7,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,105 miles
  • 2021 – 184,625 miles
  • 2020 – 180,520 miles
  • 2019 – 175,439 miles
  • 2018 – 169,619 miles
  • 2017 – 163,044 miles
  • 2016 – 157,014 miles
  • 2015 – 149,138 miles
  • 2014 – 140,213 miles
  • 2013 – 127,001 miles
  • 2012 – 113,944 miles
  • 2011 – 106,864 miles
  • 2010 – 99,443 miles
  • 2009 – 89,083 miles
  • 2008 – 87,024 miles
  • 2007 – 84,310 miles
  • 2006 – 81,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,105 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,105 miles (+14,480)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,105 miles
    Test number
    786052255664
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,625 miles (+4,105)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    184,625 miles
    Test number
    775008636282
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,520 miles (+5,081)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,520 miles
    Test number
    932939855212
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass175,439 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    175,439 miles
    Test number
    643455521959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,619 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    169,619 miles
    Test number
    602183084563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,044 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,044 miles
    Test number
    983141009249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,946 miles (+5,932)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,946 miles
    Test number
    322982344685
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass157,014 miles (+7,876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,014 miles
    Test number
    770929584788
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass149,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,138 miles
    Test number
    566357632892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken

  10. Fail149,138 miles (+8,925)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,138 miles
    Test number
    250726771445
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken

  11. Pass140,213 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    487576164288
    • NoteBoth number plates poor
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteN/s outer sill corroded

  12. Fail140,213 miles (+13,212)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    298346764232
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth number plates poor
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteN/s outer sill corroded

  13. Pass127,001 miles (+13,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,001 miles
    Test number
    739373253282
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass113,944 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,944 miles
    Test number
    199590172238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,864 miles (+7,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    786599861238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,443 miles (+10,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    722729440218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,083 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,083 miles
    Test number
    413941559216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,024 miles (+2,714)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    263805758260
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass84,310 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    514544867237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,006 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    561100176238
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light flashing on
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  21. Pass81,006 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    690910676224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light flashing on
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

Questions about LD53 SXR

Does LD53 SXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SXR expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SXR?
The MOT on LD53 SXR expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SXR done?
LD53 SXR was recorded at 199,105 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 7,356 miles a year.
Has LD53 SXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SXR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LD53 SXR 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 SXR find?
LD53 SXR passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside rear inner integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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