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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LF52 ADEMOT history

LF52 ADE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LF52 ADE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,779 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ADE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ADE was last recorded at 58,779 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,774 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,779 miles
  • 2025 – 51,207 miles
  • 2024 – 50,257 miles
  • 2023 – 48,787 miles
  • 2022 – 47,296 miles
  • 2021 – 44,702 miles
  • 2020 – 41,658 miles
  • 2019 – 38,619 miles
  • 2018 – 37,065 miles
  • 2017 – 34,772 miles
  • 2016 – 32,451 miles
  • 2015 – 27,482 miles
  • 2014 – 22,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,779 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,779 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    561935106516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail58,774 miles (+7,567)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,774 miles
    Test number
    871480637426
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass51,207 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    288145470498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail51,204 miles (+108)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    931408086812
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass51,096 miles (+839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    606405585261
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass50,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    392121353667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail50,255 miles (+1,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,255 miles
    Test number
    410322531724
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass48,787 miles (+1,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    423796968675
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
  9. Pass47,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    150261580943
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail47,296 miles (+2,594)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    232501650743
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,702 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    837385068646
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
  12. Fail44,700 miles (+3,042)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    611518977463
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
  13. Pass41,658 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    462624185893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,619 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    131632333683
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  15. Fail38,616 miles (+1,551)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    963877824875
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  16. Pass37,065 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,065 miles
    Test number
    409888302675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,772 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    629225189653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,451 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,451 miles
    Test number
    756604854254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass27,482 miles (+5,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    376508535039
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass22,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,438 miles
    Test number
    516776244097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 ADE

Does LF52 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 ADE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ADE?
The MOT on LF52 ADE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 ADE done?
LF52 ADE was recorded at 58,779 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has LF52 ADE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ADE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 ADE 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 LF52 ADE find?
LF52 ADE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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