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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LL03 BRXMOT history

LL03 BRX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

LL03 BRX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
152,878 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 BRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 BRX was last recorded at 152,878 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 2,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2012: 100,964 miles, lower than 911,697 miles on 27 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,119 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,759 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 152,878 miles
  • 2020 – 150,119 miles
  • 2019 – 146,582 miles
  • 2018 – 141,238 miles
  • 2017 – 135,944 miles
  • 2016 – 128,187 miles
  • 2015 – 118,834 miles
  • 2014 – 112,732 miles
  • 2013 – 108,365 miles
  • 2012 – 100,964 miles
  • 2011 – 911,697 miles
  • 2010 – 83,457 miles
  • 2009 – 73,869 miles
  • 2008 – 71,020 miles
  • 2007 – 66,007 miles
  • 2006 – 55,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel slightly high

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,878 miles (+2,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    769858453351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel slightly high

  2. Pass150,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    379101197596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail150,119 miles (+3,537)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    977794908190
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass146,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,582 miles
    Test number
    289455105755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,582 miles (+5,344)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,582 miles
    Test number
    444068404417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass141,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    432718488278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,238 miles (+5,294)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    692256565532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass135,944 miles (+7,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    610775370488
    • AdvisoryExhaust holders broken but holding

  9. Pass128,187 miles (+9,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,187 miles
    Test number
    533743177563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,834 miles (+99)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    149040415129
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail118,735 miles (+6,003)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,735 miles
    Test number
    297247605451
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass112,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    119287394404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,732 miles (+4,367)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    467895594049
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass108,365 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    815674343104
    • NoteExhaust system,rust corrosion
    • NoteFront & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

  15. Fail108,365 miles (+7,401)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    516421943117
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust system,rust corrosion
    • NoteFront & rear suspension components,rust corrosion
    • NoteHand brake lever has travel?

  16. Pass100,964 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    288309842116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system,rust corrosion
    • NoteSome front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

  17. Fail100,964 miles (-810,733)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    377969442124
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine MANG-WARNING light is staying on?
    • NoteExhaust system,rust corrosion
    • NoteSome front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

  18. Pass911,697 miles (+820,101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    911,697 miles
    Test number
    979237141155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seats fitted

  19. Fail91,596 miles (+8,139)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    877960141157
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seats fitted
    • NoteFront tracking out ?

  20. Pass83,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,457 miles
    Test number
    511568640130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,455 miles (+9,586)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,455 miles
    Test number
    983738240167
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass73,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    913117049191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,869 miles (+2,849)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    120661549107
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass71,020 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    280625728266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,007 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    420655367222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    624411036245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 BRX

Does LL03 BRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 BRX expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 BRX?
The MOT on LL03 BRX expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 BRX done?
LL03 BRX was recorded at 152,878 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LL03 BRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 BRX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LL03 BRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 BRX find?
LL03 BRX passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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