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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LE53 GNXMOT history

LE53 GNX is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

LE53 GNX grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
155,549 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GNX was last recorded at 155,549 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2014: 62,031 miles, lower than 62,858 miles on 29 Aug 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
151,922 miles · 6 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,549 miles
  • 2021 – 151,922 miles
  • 2020 – 144,232 miles
  • 2019 – 135,055 miles
  • 2018 – 116,698 miles
  • 2017 – 92,454 miles
  • 2016 – 74,315 miles
  • 2014 – 62,031 miles
  • 2013 – 62,858 miles
  • 2011 – 61,641 miles
  • 2010 – 60,101 miles
  • 2009 – 59,987 miles
  • 2008 – 56,288 miles
  • 2007 – 42,374 miles
  • 2006 – 26,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,549 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,549 miles (+3,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,549 miles
    Test number
    707731139664
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,922 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,922 miles
    Test number
    223670572095
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail151,881 miles (+7,649)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    846050832275
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,232 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,232 miles
    Test number
    668252750243
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,232 miles (+9,177)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,232 miles
    Test number
    570483727447
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield hanging off

  6. Pass135,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    281605526968
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail135,055 miles (+18,357)2 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    153234190495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass116,698 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    240462482112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail116,632 miles (+24,178)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,632 miles
    Test number
    699467283938
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass92,454 miles (+18,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    272404475081
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  11. Pass74,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    530628538019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail74,315 miles (+12,284)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    322462242627
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass62,031 miles (-827)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    959564374262
    • NoteN/Side door mirror glass insecure and cracked.
    • NoteOil sump corroded to excess

  14. Pass62,858 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    188251543229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,849 miles (+208)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    458163533200
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass61,641 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    589182731330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs coroded on inner surface
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  17. Fail61,641 miles (+1,540)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    835282031327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs coroded on inner surface
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  18. Pass60,101 miles (+114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    570254030325
    • NoteO/s/r brake bindin slightly

  19. Pass59,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    750671139317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,987 miles (+3,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    904751839323
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass56,288 miles (+13,914)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    474288038381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,374 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,374 miles
    Test number
    381280127363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail42,374 miles (+15,774)1 failure16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,374 miles
    Test number
    794790427379
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass26,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,600 miles
    Test number
    934581126322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GNX

Does LE53 GNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GNX expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GNX?
The MOT on LE53 GNX expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GNX done?
LE53 GNX was recorded at 155,549 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has LE53 GNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GNX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LE53 GNX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE53 GNX find?
LE53 GNX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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