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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LF52 FVNMOT history

LF52 FVN is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2025.

LF52 FVN red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,894 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FVN was last recorded at 152,894 miles on 9 Nov 2025, 4,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,465 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,429 miles
Average per year
7,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,894 miles
  • 2024 – 148,465 miles
  • 2023 – 144,887 miles
  • 2022 – 140,000 miles
  • 2021 – 133,889 miles
  • 2020 – 127,873 miles
  • 2019 – 121,958 miles
  • 2018 – 115,585 miles
  • 2017 – 108,602 miles
  • 2016 – 98,720 miles
  • 2015 – 85,478 miles
  • 2014 – 75,601 miles
  • 2013 – 62,214 miles
  • 2012 – 51,901 miles
  • 2011 – 40,064 miles
  • 2010 – 30,930 miles
  • 2009 – 28,067 miles
  • 2008 – 25,067 miles
  • 2007 – 21,814 miles
  • 2006 – 18,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,894 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,894 miles (+4,429)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,894 miles
    Test number
    981701477558
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,465 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,465 miles
    Test number
    561868927132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,454 miles (+3,567)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,454 miles
    Test number
    508896052045
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,887 miles (+4,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    472601845810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,000 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,000 miles
    Test number
    530211504348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,965 miles (+6,076)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,965 miles
    Test number
    313353706827
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass133,889 miles (+6,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,889 miles
    Test number
    854707439263
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,873 miles (+5,915)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,873 miles
    Test number
    430975197409
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,958 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,958 miles
    Test number
    549680537298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,585 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,585 miles
    Test number
    724068364620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,602 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,602 miles
    Test number
    434902655141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    907548417939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail98,720 miles (+13,242)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    310813478641
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    292908563156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,478 miles (+9,877)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    271519504789
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass75,601 miles (+13,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,601 miles
    Test number
    395678404349
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass62,214 miles (+10,313)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    276681513384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,901 miles (+11,837)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    517740622365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,064 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    959611701317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,930 miles (+2,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    702919490292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,067 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,067 miles
    Test number
    793646639384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,067 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,067 miles
    Test number
    814718038356
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass25,067 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,067 miles
    Test number
    871638338319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,814 miles (+3,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,814 miles
    Test number
    173579937319
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn on inner edges.

  25. Pass18,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,237 miles
    Test number
    181950346339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FVN

Does LF52 FVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FVN is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FVN?
The MOT on LF52 FVN is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FVN done?
LF52 FVN was recorded at 152,894 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2025, an average of 7,115 miles a year.
Has LF52 FVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FVN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 FVN 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 FVN find?
LF52 FVN passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 7 more.

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