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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LD53 TAVMOT history

LD53 TAV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

LD53 TAV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
108,362 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 TAV was last recorded at 108,362 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,578 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,362 miles
  • 2023 – 104,578 miles
  • 2022 – 100,070 miles
  • 2021 – 95,858 miles
  • 2020 – 91,675 miles
  • 2019 – 86,146 miles
  • 2018 – 78,173 miles
  • 2017 – 72,180 miles
  • 2016 – 63,590 miles
  • 2015 – 57,468 miles
  • 2014 – 52,561 miles
  • 2013 – 47,421 miles
  • 2012 – 42,512 miles
  • 2011 – 37,543 miles
  • 2010 – 31,875 miles
  • 2009 – 27,620 miles
  • 2008 – 24,086 miles
  • 2007 – 21,645 miles
  • 2006 – 16,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,362 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,362 miles (+3,784)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,362 miles
    Test number
    527103967699
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass104,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    331132774298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail104,578 miles (+4,508)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    771007727460
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    643976016615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail100,070 miles (+4,212)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    749495811761
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass95,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    208489741740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail95,858 miles (+4,183)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    132913406623
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,675 miles (+5,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    389456386079
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,146 miles (+7,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    526083079312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass78,173 miles (+459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    378219182469
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail77,714 miles (+5,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    455897195593
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass72,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,180 miles
    Test number
    129146183681
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail72,180 miles (+8,590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,180 miles
    Test number
    708159481568
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass63,590 miles (+6,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    547435726658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass57,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    101775409978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,468 miles (+4,907)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    699386284775
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass52,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    727388944253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail52,561 miles (+5,140)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    289058344201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass47,421 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,421 miles
    Test number
    668132843227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,512 miles (+4,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    316132262468
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass37,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    945685351260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,543 miles (+5,668)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    198565251217
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,875 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    933375060246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,620 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    493104369269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,086 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,086 miles
    Test number
    811456868289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,645 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,645 miles
    Test number
    740684967245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,900 miles
    Test number
    222846956220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TAV

Does LD53 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TAV expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TAV?
The MOT on LD53 TAV expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TAV done?
LD53 TAV was recorded at 108,362 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has LD53 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TAV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 TAV 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 TAV find?
LD53 TAV failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 14 more.

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