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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LF52 ORTMOT history

LF52 ORT is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LF52 ORT silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
105,678 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ORT
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
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ORT was last recorded at 105,678 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 8,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,705 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,973 miles
Average per year
4,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,678 miles
  • 2024 – 96,705 miles
  • 2023 – 86,699 miles
  • 2022 – 75,616 miles
  • 2021 – 64,939 miles
  • 2019 – 63,068 miles
  • 2018 – 59,970 miles
  • 2017 – 56,331 miles
  • 2016 – 53,693 miles
  • 2015 – 50,580 miles
  • 2014 – 45,980 miles
  • 2013 – 43,396 miles
  • 2012 – 39,697 miles
  • 2011 – 35,406 miles
  • 2010 – 31,452 miles
  • 2009 – 28,163 miles
  • 2008 – 24,653 miles
  • 2007 – 20,250 miles
  • 2006 – 16,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low inner edge

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,678 miles
    Test number
    216620197996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low inner edge

  2. Fail105,678 miles (+8,973)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,678 miles
    Test number
    724351715599
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low inner edge

  3. Pass96,705 miles (+10,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,705 miles
    Test number
    165753109081
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Pipes To Tank Corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel High - Some Reserve Left
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,699 miles (+11,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    800441604780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,616 miles (+10,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,616 miles
    Test number
    373135985167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass64,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    739228352049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,939 miles (+1,871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    389812190375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass63,068 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    365632883305
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor drops but not so as blocks drivers view

  9. Fail63,068 miles (+3,098)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    105816442430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor drops but not so as blocks drivers view

  10. Pass59,970 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    523332232995
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low @ 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDry signs coolant loss from thermostat housing

  11. Fail59,970 miles (+3,639)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    388450289683
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low @ 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDry signs coolant loss from thermostat housing

  12. Pass56,331 miles (+2,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,331 miles
    Test number
    377530136009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass53,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,693 miles
    Test number
    313657064366
    • AdvisoryFront wiper wear indicators yellow
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre treads low and cracking

  14. Fail53,693 miles (+3,113)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,693 miles
    Test number
    496277381838
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper wear indicators yellow
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre treads low and cracking

  15. Pass50,580 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    492503777873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,980 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    326535944496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,396 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    555988643256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,697 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    218736852219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,406 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    779383961261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,452 miles (+3,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,452 miles
    Test number
    491501350215
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteWater pump intermittent squeeking.

  21. Pass28,163 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,163 miles
    Test number
    813029559255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,653 miles (+4,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,653 miles
    Test number
    680997358227
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen zone B

  23. Pass20,250 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    330698057481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,242 miles
    Test number
    311156566484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 ORT

Does LF52 ORT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 ORT expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ORT?
The MOT on LF52 ORT expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 ORT done?
LF52 ORT was recorded at 105,678 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 4,887 miles a year.
Has LF52 ORT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ORT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 ORT 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 ORT find?
LF52 ORT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both front tyres worn low inner edge.

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