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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LE52 RUDMOT history

LE52 RUD is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

LE52 RUD black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
118,357 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE52 RUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE52 RUD was last recorded at 118,357 miles on 8 May 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,349 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,357 miles
  • 2024 – 108,151 miles
  • 2023 – 105,316 miles
  • 2022 – 101,301 miles
  • 2021 – 93,132 miles
  • 2020 – 79,371 miles
  • 2019 – 63,616 miles
  • 2018 – 52,916 miles
  • 2017 – 46,081 miles
  • 2016 – 39,187 miles
  • 2015 – 33,104 miles
  • 2014 – 26,650 miles
  • 2013 – 22,466 miles
  • 2012 – 17,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,357 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • F/n/s brake discs heavily corroded + pitted inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear coil springs heavily corroded + weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,357 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    513446124626
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail118,349 miles (+10,198)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,349 miles
    Test number
    494406919633
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,151 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,151 miles
    Test number
    414959404105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,316 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    573661626707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail105,315 miles (+4,014)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,315 miles
    Test number
    894030426877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass101,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    339654679022
    • AdvisoryF/n/s brake discs heavily corroded + pitted inner face
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded + weak
  7. Fail101,301 miles (+8,169)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    809127692068
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryF/n/s brake discs heavily corroded + pitted inner face
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded + weak
  8. Pass93,132 miles (+13,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    120514162093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass79,371 miles (+108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,371 miles
    Test number
    796378093860
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail79,263 miles (+15,647)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    462512108162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
  11. Pass63,616 miles (+10,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    836002965320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system rear box outer skin corroded
  12. Pass52,916 miles (+6,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,916 miles
    Test number
    225334092798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass46,081 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    985986115758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,187 miles (+6,083)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    400660323015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded but not weakend (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not to cords.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded but not weakend (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2mm (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass33,104 miles (+6,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,104 miles
    Test number
    358329745064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass26,650 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,650 miles
    Test number
    917759644017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,466 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,466 miles
    Test number
    469279943078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,597 miles
    Test number
    116671652009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE52 RUD

Does LE52 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE52 RUD expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE52 RUD?
The MOT on LE52 RUD expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE52 RUD done?
LE52 RUD was recorded at 118,357 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 7,626 miles a year.
Has LE52 RUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE52 RUD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE52 RUD 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 LE52 RUD find?
LE52 RUD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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