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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 VKHMOT history

LD53 VKH is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LD53 VKH red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,786 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VKH
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
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VKH was last recorded at 178,786 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 4,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,047 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,739 miles
Average per year
7,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,786 miles
  • 2025 – 174,047 miles
  • 2024 – 165,493 miles
  • 2023 – 158,157 miles
  • 2022 – 151,197 miles
  • 2021 – 144,575 miles
  • 2020 – 139,665 miles
  • 2019 – 132,212 miles
  • 2018 – 125,971 miles
  • 2017 – 118,720 miles
  • 2016 – 112,245 miles
  • 2015 – 103,691 miles
  • 2014 – 94,264 miles
  • 2013 – 84,945 miles
  • 2012 – 77,132 miles
  • 2011 – 66,990 miles
  • 2010 – 57,276 miles
  • 2009 – 48,667 miles
  • 2008 – 42,858 miles
  • 2007 – 34,693 miles
  • 2006 – 33,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,786 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,786 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,786 miles
    Test number
    639858375097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,047 miles
    Test number
    466888771966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail174,043 miles (+8,550)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,043 miles
    Test number
    905192797205
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,493 miles
    Test number
    845025833420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Fail165,492 miles (+7,335)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,492 miles
    Test number
    857354381914
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass158,157 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,157 miles
    Test number
    390786885190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail158,156 miles (+6,959)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,156 miles
    Test number
    644849991424
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass151,197 miles (+6,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    888153104545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,575 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,575 miles
    Test number
    227581895326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,574 miles (+4,909)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,574 miles
    Test number
    683088958331
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass139,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,665 miles
    Test number
    919654033361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,663 miles (+7,451)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    760744103844
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  13. Pass132,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    456793143499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail132,212 miles (+6,241)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    448624277682
    • MajorCentral Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass125,971 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    773283439376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,720 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,720 miles
    Test number
    779799676874
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail118,719 miles (+6,474)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,719 miles
    Test number
    775415227989
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass112,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    620447920435
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail112,244 miles (+8,553)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,244 miles
    Test number
    758372982258
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail103,691 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    617193505229
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass103,691 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    746503705216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,264 miles (+9,319)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,264 miles
    Test number
    349029394135
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamps corroded
    • NoteNaerside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

  23. Pass84,945 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    269494703277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass77,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    359772602467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,130 miles (+10,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    997982102283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass66,990 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    559050501217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,276 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    554267290172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,667 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    824687199138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,858 miles (+8,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,858 miles
    Test number
    101878698178
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass34,693 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    564818597139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,619 miles
    Test number
    902905626382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VKH

Does LD53 VKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VKH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VKH?
The MOT on LD53 VKH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VKH done?
LD53 VKH was recorded at 178,786 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
Has LD53 VKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VKH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 VKH 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 VKH find?
LD53 VKH passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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