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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LF52 OAMMOT history

LF52 OAM is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LF52 OAM green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,241 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OAM was last recorded at 138,241 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,740 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,501 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,241 miles
  • 2025 – 135,740 miles
  • 2024 – 132,023 miles
  • 2023 – 129,890 miles
  • 2022 – 128,403 miles
  • 2021 – 125,988 miles
  • 2020 – 124,536 miles
  • 2019 – 114,636 miles
  • 2018 – 105,295 miles
  • 2017 – 95,698 miles
  • 2016 – 83,916 miles
  • 2015 – 72,851 miles
  • 2013 – 60,482 miles
  • 2012 – 53,171 miles
  • 2011 – 52,064 miles
  • 2010 – 50,764 miles
  • 2009 – 49,396 miles
  • 2008 – 42,281 miles
  • 2007 – 33,142 miles
  • 2006 – 25,495 miles
  • 2005 – 21,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,241 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySurface rust to underside

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 Outer sill surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Surface rust to inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,241 miles (+2,501)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,241 miles
    Test number
    331684358326
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside
  2. Pass135,740 miles (+3,717)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    334781130419
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill surface rust
    • 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 suspension area surface rust
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySurface rust to fuel pipes
    • AdvisorySurface rust to inner sills
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  3. Pass132,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,023 miles
    Test number
    476776966646
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust to inner sills
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  4. Fail132,023 miles (+2,133)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,023 miles
    Test number
    405432879125
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust to inner sills
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  5. Pass129,890 miles (+1,487)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,890 miles
    Test number
    106603372190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,403 miles (+43)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,403 miles
    Test number
    539993730244
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail128,360 miles (+2,372)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,360 miles
    Test number
    556450069288
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass125,988 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    265159343118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    255922956032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail124,536 miles (+9,900)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    728963079027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass114,636 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    788762662446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    431154796563
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  13. Fail105,295 miles (+9,597)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    715475225796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  14. Pass95,698 miles (+11,782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    565684722740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,916 miles (+11,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,916 miles
    Test number
    809966678609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,851 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    178753765005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,844 miles (+12,362)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    127472365089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,482 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    449351963440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,171 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    607392772263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,064 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    295156461218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    790726550201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,764 miles (+1,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    890176650279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  23. Pass49,396 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    690208859250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,281 miles (+9,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    652414668251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass33,142 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    262612977206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,495 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,495 miles
    Test number
    354715746457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,845 miles
    Test number
    130052335231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OAM

Does LF52 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OAM is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OAM?
The MOT on LF52 OAM is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OAM done?
LF52 OAM was recorded at 138,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has LF52 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OAM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 OAM 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 OAM find?
LF52 OAM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 2 more.

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