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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LF52 OFAMOT history

LF52 OFA is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

LF52 OFA grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
159,175 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OFA was last recorded at 159,175 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,174 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,175 miles
  • 2022 – 156,443 miles
  • 2021 – 155,700 miles
  • 2020 – 154,314 miles
  • 2019 – 153,468 miles
  • 2018 – 152,008 miles
  • 2016 – 150,033 miles
  • 2015 – 146,161 miles
  • 2014 – 137,308 miles
  • 2013 – 128,337 miles
  • 2012 – 117,913 miles
  • 2011 – 106,772 miles
  • 2010 – 96,638 miles
  • 2009 – 87,717 miles
  • 2008 – 77,720 miles
  • 2007 – 63,631 miles
  • 2006 – 50,867 miles
  • 2005 – 28,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRING ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,175 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,175 miles
    Test number
    639546157789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,174 miles (+2,731)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,174 miles
    Test number
    188492596383
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,443 miles
    Test number
    694287122696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bodycill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail156,442 miles (+742)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,442 miles
    Test number
    489448632569
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bodycill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass155,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,700 miles
    Test number
    263610507792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRING ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Fail155,700 miles (+1,386)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,700 miles
    Test number
    137239821361
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRING ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass154,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,314 miles
    Test number
    398170375429
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail154,314 miles (+846)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,314 miles
    Test number
    641440648797
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outter sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,468 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,468 miles
    Test number
    833041441349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass152,008 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,008 miles
    Test number
    603924769532
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail152,000 miles (+1,967)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    305645663426
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass150,033 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,033 miles
    Test number
    881630931180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,161 miles
    Test number
    252019722473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail146,161 miles (+8,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,161 miles
    Test number
    601728305637
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass137,308 miles (+106)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    388789874446
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  16. Fail137,202 miles (+8,865)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,202 miles
    Test number
    189416374249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAdvise tow bar ball cover fitted
    • NoteHas a combination of minor chips to front winscreen

  17. Fail128,337 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    356186513369
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat offside rear.

  18. Pass128,337 miles (+10,424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    416986713445
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat offside rear.

  19. Pass117,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    256318872200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,913 miles (+11,141)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    739338072273
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass106,772 miles (+10,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,772 miles
    Test number
    205362861296
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass96,638 miles (+8,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    661413770270
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass87,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    550274579208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,717 miles (+9,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    301124779286
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  25. Pass77,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    843210278221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,720 miles (+14,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    852150378209
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  27. Pass63,631 miles (+12,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    974207877294
    • NoteStane chip in a zone /JUST WITH IN /

  28. Pass50,867 miles (+22,025)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    243755276290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake lever slightly high

  29. Pass28,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,842 miles
    Test number
    500054235235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OFA

Does LF52 OFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OFA expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OFA?
The MOT on LF52 OFA expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OFA done?
LF52 OFA was recorded at 159,175 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 7,480 miles a year.
Has LF52 OFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OFA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 OFA 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 OFA find?
LF52 OFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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