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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 SYFMOT history

LD53 SYF is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LD53 SYF grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,622 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SYF was last recorded at 94,622 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,759 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,863 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,622 miles
  • 2024 – 92,759 miles
  • 2023 – 88,349 miles
  • 2022 – 82,351 miles
  • 2021 – 78,816 miles
  • 2020 – 74,834 miles
  • 2019 – 71,821 miles
  • 2018 – 67,910 miles
  • 2017 – 65,300 miles
  • 2016 – 61,607 miles
  • 2015 – 58,158 miles
  • 2014 – 53,486 miles
  • 2013 – 50,844 miles
  • 2012 – 47,748 miles
  • 2011 – 44,663 miles
  • 2010 – 40,613 miles
  • 2009 – 34,760 miles
  • 2008 – 29,373 miles
  • 2007 – 23,357 miles
  • 2006 – 17,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,622 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,622 miles (+1,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    242964933905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,759 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    984180144931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,755 miles (+4,406)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    375242802557
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
  4. Pass88,349 miles (+5,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,349 miles
    Test number
    122655768501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  5. Pass82,351 miles (+3,535)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    883710226759
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass78,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    652046315848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail78,816 miles (+3,982)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    625799532859
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass74,834 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    890444508978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,821 miles (+3,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    871652256417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass67,910 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    808283332755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,904 miles (+2,604)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    794568956575
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass65,300 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,300 miles
    Test number
    916256418660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass61,607 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,607 miles
    Test number
    985279018205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,158 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    653975927326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,486 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    645244194201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,844 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    616482293203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,748 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    927304292266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,663 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    205588981295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass40,613 miles (+5,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    242619380243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail34,760 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    450323389230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
  21. Pass34,760 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    964293389265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,373 miles (+6,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    194692698284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass23,357 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    772444867298
    • 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)
  24. Pass17,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,517 miles
    Test number
    173299276251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SYF

Does LD53 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SYF expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SYF?
The MOT on LD53 SYF expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SYF done?
LD53 SYF was recorded at 94,622 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has LD53 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SYF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 SYF 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 SYF find?
LD53 SYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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