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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 ZPEMOT history

LD53 ZPE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

LD53 ZPE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
45,541 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZPE was last recorded at 45,541 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2014: 10,757 miles, lower than 77,963 miles on 23 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
45,125 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
416 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,541 miles
  • 2022 – 45,125 miles
  • 2021 – 42,575 miles
  • 2020 – 40,436 miles
  • 2019 – 37,140 miles
  • 2018 – 31,260 miles
  • 2017 – 28,095 miles
  • 2016 – 21,771 miles
  • 2015 – 17,358 miles
  • 2014 – 10,759 miles
  • 2013 – 77,963 miles
  • 2012 – 69,571 miles
  • 2011 – 57,775 miles
  • 2010 – 48,657 miles
  • 2009 – 40,866 miles
  • 2008 – 32,799 miles
  • 2007 – 26,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but secured by other mountings
  • AdvisoryWater pump noisey

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Advise all steering and suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Advise o/s door mirror taped up

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advise n/s/r tyre spliting on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,541 miles (+416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    989848151931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but secured by other mountings
    • AdvisoryWater pump noisey

  2. Pass45,125 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    155654493149
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBearing noise on engine - possibly water pump
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split on the end

  3. Fail45,125 miles (+2,550)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    956785874489
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBearing noise on engine - possibly water pump
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split on the end

  4. Pass42,575 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,575 miles
    Test number
    190547287230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f wiper blade split on end
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre spliting on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s door mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge recommend replacement 195/60/15
    • AdvisoryAdvise one bulb out in centre brake light

  5. Fail42,574 miles (+2,138)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    126085957120
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f wiper blade split on end
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre spliting on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s door mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge recommend replacement 195/60/15
    • AdvisoryAdvise one bulb out in centre brake light

  6. Pass40,436 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    506758114386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise 2x bulbs out in centre brake light
    • AdvisoryAdvise all steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise damp around steering rack
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s door mirror taped up

  7. Fail40,436 miles (+3,296)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    303605531495
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise 2x bulbs out in centre brake light
    • AdvisoryAdvise all steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise damp around steering rack
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s door mirror taped up

  8. Pass37,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    525354155353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner tie rod worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r coil spring corroded

  9. Fail37,140 miles (+5,880)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    917461251376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner tie rod worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r coil spring corroded

  10. Pass31,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,260 miles
    Test number
    457202246617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySlightly corrosion to rear anti roll bar and both rear coil springs

  11. Fail31,260 miles (+3,165)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,260 miles
    Test number
    297677432360
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySlightly corrosion to rear anti roll bar and both rear coil springs

  12. Pass28,095 miles (+6,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,095 miles
    Test number
    547250346378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass21,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    106740903680
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail21,768 miles (+4,410)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    971596208410
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass17,358 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,358 miles
    Test number
    958692815056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,759 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    10,759 miles
    Test number
    487430634014
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp

  17. Fail10,757 miles (-67,206)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,757 miles
    Test number
    367880334055
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp

  18. Pass77,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    225973923020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,963 miles (+8,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    376932423041
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass69,571 miles (+11,796)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    875588712032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,775 miles (+9,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    246987511063
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass48,657 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    723267920048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,866 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    214508629027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteFront No.plate dis-coloured

  24. Pass40,866 miles (+8,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    860118529060
    • NoteFront No.plate dis-coloured

  25. Pass32,799 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,799 miles
    Test number
    160809128438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,074 miles
    Test number
    434220037049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZPE

Does LD53 ZPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZPE expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZPE?
The MOT on LD53 ZPE expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZPE done?
LD53 ZPE was recorded at 45,541 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZPE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 ZPE find?
LD53 ZPE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing; front exhaust bracket broken but secured by other mountings, and 1 more.

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