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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LE03 OAMMOT history

LE03 OAM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

LE03 OAM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
148,055 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 OAM
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 OAM was last recorded at 148,055 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 5,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,143 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,912 miles
Average per year
7,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,055 miles
  • 2022 – 142,143 miles
  • 2021 – 135,892 miles
  • 2020 – 129,553 miles
  • 2019 – 124,966 miles
  • 2018 – 119,693 miles
  • 2017 – 115,807 miles
  • 2016 – 111,098 miles
  • 2015 – 105,148 miles
  • 2014 – 97,859 miles
  • 2013 – 86,304 miles
  • 2012 – 76,427 miles
  • 2011 – 65,526 miles
  • 2010 – 55,412 miles
  • 2009 – 48,427 miles
  • 2008 – 38,944 miles
  • 2007 – 27,775 miles
  • 2006 – 24,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Near side wing mirror broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,055 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,055 miles
    Test number
    949278844579
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,055 miles (+5,912)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,055 miles
    Test number
    580324082987
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,143 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,143 miles
    Test number
    268409560651
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,143 miles (+6,251)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,143 miles
    Test number
    620111616826
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,892 miles
    Test number
    164803525859
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,892 miles (+6,339)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,892 miles
    Test number
    393741368897
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    449197613390
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,553 miles (+4,587)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    604421812459
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,966 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,966 miles
    Test number
    582689138619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,693 miles
    Test number
    506955257185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,693 miles (+3,886)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,693 miles
    Test number
    204490050581
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass115,807 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,807 miles
    Test number
    279478396371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,098 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,098 miles
    Test number
    453986949751
    • AdvisoryNear side wing mirror broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail111,097 miles (+5,949)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,097 miles
    Test number
    458968604372
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) locking device insecure Both&sides (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNear side wing mirror broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass105,148 miles (+7,289)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,148 miles
    Test number
    379853705274
    • NoteAll coil springs are very corroded
    • NoteExhaust front flexi is broken and leaking
    • NoteFront brake pads have worn low

  16. Pass97,859 miles (+11,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    989694204227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,304 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    159121253120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,218 miles (+9,791)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    288448343181
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  19. Pass76,427 miles (+10,901)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    807655242142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn/lipped

  20. Pass65,526 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    176387371009
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

  21. Fail65,526 miles (+10,114)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    145613271435
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

  22. Pass55,412 miles (+6,985)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    631419430096
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose slightly twisted
    • NoteWinscreen wipers not returning to park position

  23. Pass48,427 miles (+9,483)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    311173149033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,944 miles (+11,169)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    612518638028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking on sidealls to tread areas
    • NoteHorn tone weak but loud enough to be heard by other road users

  25. Pass27,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    184085847449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,775 miles (+3,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    421005247032
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass24,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,003 miles
    Test number
    784940716123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 OAM

Does LE03 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 OAM expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 OAM?
The MOT on LE03 OAM expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 OAM done?
LE03 OAM was recorded at 148,055 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 7,146 miles a year.
Has LE03 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 OAM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LE03 OAM 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 OAM find?
LE03 OAM passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; gearbox mounting defective; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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