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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 ZMZMOT history

LD53 ZMZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LD53 ZMZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,817 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZMZ was last recorded at 151,817 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 8,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,920 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,897 miles
Average per year
6,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,817 miles
  • 2024 – 142,920 miles
  • 2023 – 134,184 miles
  • 2022 – 130,194 miles
  • 2021 – 126,467 miles
  • 2020 – 124,557 miles
  • 2019 – 122,009 miles
  • 2018 – 119,051 miles
  • 2017 – 115,777 miles
  • 2015 – 110,905 miles
  • 2014 – 101,294 miles
  • 2013 – 88,265 miles
  • 2012 – 74,679 miles
  • 2011 – 66,046 miles
  • 2010 – 56,058 miles
  • 2009 – 44,895 miles
  • 2008 – 36,471 miles
  • 2007 – 28,604 miles
  • 2006 – 22,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,817 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,817 miles (+8,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,817 miles
    Test number
    162185901661
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,920 miles (+8,736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,920 miles
    Test number
    520356839027
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied underneath

  3. Pass134,184 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,184 miles
    Test number
    131668320417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    652534075997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,194 miles (+3,727)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    624973425439
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass126,467 miles (+1,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,467 miles
    Test number
    993770897803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,557 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,557 miles
    Test number
    647896602338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass122,009 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,009 miles
    Test number
    338300594834
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass119,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,051 miles
    Test number
    655600786337
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail119,050 miles (+3,273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,050 miles
    Test number
    633612528622
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,777 miles (+4,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    243002609048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass110,905 miles (+9,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    255342187959
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass101,294 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,294 miles
    Test number
    418228164271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre box hangers corroded
    • NoteExhaust heatsheild loose above rear section

  14. Fail101,294 miles (+13,029)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,294 miles
    Test number
    788517564236
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre box hangers corroded
    • NoteExhaust heatsheild loose above rear section

  15. Pass88,265 miles (+13,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,265 miles
    Test number
    808236253254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,679 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    355554352252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,046 miles (+9,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    158264661243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,058 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    344650160452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass56,058 miles (+11,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    353240960239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,895 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    184777869283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    502793168261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,465 miles (+7,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    391333268497
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass28,604 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,604 miles
    Test number
    400968767263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,488 miles
    Test number
    803078966225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZMZ

Does LD53 ZMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZMZ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZMZ?
The MOT on LD53 ZMZ is valid until 6 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 ZMZ done?
LD53 ZMZ was recorded at 151,817 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,765 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZMZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZMZ 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 ZMZ find?
LD53 ZMZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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