
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
LF52 FVPMOT history
LF52 FVP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 162,343 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 FVP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LF52 FVP was last recorded at 162,343 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 161,904 miles · 4 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 439 miles
- Average per year
- 8,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 162,343 miles
- 2020 – 161,904 miles
- 2019 – 158,999 miles
- 2018 – 152,495 miles
- 2017 – 126,836 miles
- 2016 – 106,821 miles
- 2015 – 102,950 miles
- 2014 – 95,936 miles
- 2013 – 88,899 miles
- 2012 – 81,874 miles
- 2011 – 75,296 miles
- 2010 – 67,380 miles
- 2009 – 59,455 miles
- 2008 – 52,688 miles
- 2007 – 45,154 miles
- 2006 – 32,725 miles
- 2005 – 19,988 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILLS X2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
- AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODEDRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Surface corrosion to front coil springs
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front tyres near limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Surface corrosion to rear inner sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
FailMileage not read6 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 315132811564
- DangerousFuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILLS X2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
- AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODED
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 196595322631
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODED
- AdvisoryHEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 838728499020
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODED
- AdvisoryHEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Pass162,343 miles (+439)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 162,343 miles
- Test number
- 916592824860
- AdvisoryFRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODED
- AdvisoryHEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
- AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS
- AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO O/S/F/ INNER WING
- AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO REAR CROSS MEMBER
Pass161,904 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 161,904 miles
- Test number
- 470736701201
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres near limit
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear inner sills
Fail161,904 miles (+2,905)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,904 miles
- Test number
- 284785318556
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres near limit
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear inner sills
Pass158,999 miles (+6,504)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,999 miles
- Test number
- 887238628927
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear inner and outer sills
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass152,495 miles (+25,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 152,495 miles
- Test number
- 121365976248
- AdvisoryMinor exhaust gas leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension front and rear
Pass126,836 miles (+607)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 126,836 miles
- Test number
- 708535280202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail126,229 miles (+19,408)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,229 miles
- Test number
- 455892514915
- FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass106,821 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 106,821 miles
- Test number
- 391273513248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)
Fail106,816 miles (+76)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,816 miles
- Test number
- 545418708853
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch under liner (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength back plate (3.1.9)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch under liner (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)
Fail106,740 miles (+3,790)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,740 miles
- Test number
- 454551530556
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryO/s+n/s rear suspension arms corroding
Pass102,950 miles (+7,014)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 102,950 miles
- Test number
- 563059868857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,936 miles (+7,037)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 95,936 miles
- Test number
- 766261224330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,899 miles (+7,025)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 88,899 miles
- Test number
- 237422223397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,874 miles (+6,578)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,874 miles
- Test number
- 107264612382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 75,296 miles
- Test number
- 956655121330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,292 miles (+7,912)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,292 miles
- Test number
- 706845521314
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,380 miles (+7,925)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 67,380 miles
- Test number
- 991701020382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,455 miles (+6,767)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,455 miles
- Test number
- 621440729320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,688 miles (+7,534)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 52,688 miles
- Test number
- 621774428380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,154 miles (+12,429)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 45,154 miles
- Test number
- 581937427314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,725 miles (+12,737)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,725 miles
- Test number
- 634195726348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 19,988 miles
- Test number
- 272108725345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 FVP
- Does LF52 FVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 FVP expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 FVP?
- The MOT on LF52 FVP expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 FVP done?
- LF52 FVP was recorded at 162,343 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 8,887 miles a year.
- Has LF52 FVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 FVP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF52 FVP 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 FVP find?
- LF52 FVP failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 6 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire; nearside rear suspension arm likely to become detached; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member, and 6 more.
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