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Ford Focus

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LE03 LAYMOT history

LE03 LAY is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LE03 LAY brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
202,301 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 LAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 LAY was last recorded at 202,301 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 12,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
189,998 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,303 miles
Average per year
13,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,301 miles
  • 2025 – 189,998 miles
  • 2024 – 175,558 miles
  • 2023 – 164,783 miles
  • 2022 – 156,275 miles
  • 2021 – 152,706 miles
  • 2020 – 149,783 miles
  • 2019 – 147,248 miles
  • 2018 – 142,746 miles
  • 2017 – 138,828 miles
  • 2016 – 117,987 miles
  • 2015 – 76,540 miles
  • 2014 – 30,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,301 miles (+12,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    202,301 miles
    Test number
    620096847123
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass189,998 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    189,998 miles
    Test number
    298844978832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail189,998 miles (+14,440)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,998 miles
    Test number
    981145907226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,558 miles (+10,775)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,558 miles
    Test number
    992680443940
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass164,783 miles (+8,508)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,783 miles
    Test number
    464368934036
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass156,275 miles (+3,569)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,275 miles
    Test number
    107815709903
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass152,706 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,706 miles
    Test number
    624799458743
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail152,706 miles (+2,923)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,706 miles
    Test number
    167652752276
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass149,783 miles (+2,535)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,783 miles
    Test number
    462057689708
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,248 miles
    Test number
    968634771481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail147,248 miles (+4,502)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,248 miles
    Test number
    295834255184
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pads metal to metal causing damage to brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass142,746 miles (+3,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,746 miles
    Test number
    823814324029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner c.v. boot weeping slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs worn thin
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished on tread

  13. Pass138,828 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    324691159789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn 2mm
    • AdvisorySome stepping to rear tyre treads

  14. Fail138,828 miles (+20,841)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    728981913651
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn 2mm
    • AdvisorySome stepping to rear tyre treads

  15. Pass117,987 miles (+41,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,987 miles
    Test number
    109370403757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,540 miles (+45,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    148042775048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    176303974048
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail30,920 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    957293074091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LE03 LAY

Does LE03 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 LAY is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 LAY?
The MOT on LE03 LAY is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 LAY done?
LE03 LAY was recorded at 202,301 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 13,673 miles a year.
Has LE03 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 LAY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 LAY 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 LE03 LAY find?
LE03 LAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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