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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LL03 BCYMOT history

LL03 BCY is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

LL03 BCY silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
162,110 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 BCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 BCY was last recorded at 162,110 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 3,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,654 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,456 miles
Average per year
7,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,110 miles
  • 2023 – 158,654 miles
  • 2022 – 156,364 miles
  • 2021 – 151,069 miles
  • 2020 – 145,815 miles
  • 2019 – 74,368 miles
  • 2018 – 71,010 miles
  • 2017 – 67,569 miles
  • 2016 – 64,711 miles
  • 2015 – 63,097 miles
  • 2014 – 60,997 miles
  • 2013 – 58,494 miles
  • 2012 – 55,236 miles
  • 2011 – 51,659 miles
  • 2010 – 47,860 miles
  • 2009 – 44,377 miles
  • 2008 – 40,855 miles
  • 2007 – 36,657 miles
  • 2006 – 26,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,110 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,110 miles (+3,456)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,110 miles
    Test number
    513423326898
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass158,654 miles (+2,290)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,654 miles
    Test number
    157991255888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tyre tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,364 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,364 miles
    Test number
    186661959876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail156,307 miles (+5,238)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,307 miles
    Test number
    912127285306
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed & corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass151,069 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    344152337992
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail151,069 miles (+5,254)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    985992648806
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass145,815 miles (+71,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,815 miles
    Test number
    452354020416
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass74,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    983846285140
    • AdvisoryRear suspension getting quite corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play rear anti roll bar links
  9. Fail74,368 miles (+3,358)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    918902291050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension getting quite corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play rear anti roll bar links
  10. Pass71,010 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    171331266154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,569 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    547054578629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    731047598497
    • AdvisoryRear suspension componants heavily corroded but not holed or seriously weakend
  13. Fail64,711 miles (+1,614)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    850794763445
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension componants heavily corroded but not holed or seriously weakend
  14. Pass63,097 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    748953035059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    635580834004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,997 miles (+2,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    926648624083
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass58,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    698719523099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,494 miles (+3,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    726959423076
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass55,236 miles (+3,577)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    446842832087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSump corroded and weeping
  20. Pass51,659 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    848144531004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    182283330444
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail47,860 miles (+3,483)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    901433230065
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass44,377 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    432162029085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,855 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    683945038064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass36,657 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,657 miles
    Test number
    342106707266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,490 miles
    Test number
    231401496172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 BCY

Does LL03 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 BCY expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 BCY?
The MOT on LL03 BCY expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 BCY done?
LL03 BCY was recorded at 162,110 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 7,698 miles a year.
Has LL03 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 BCY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 BCY 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 LL03 BCY find?
LL03 BCY failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 10 more.

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