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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LL52 CXYMOT history

LL52 CXY is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LL52 CXY grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
87,472 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 CXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL52 CXY was last recorded at 87,472 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2020: 75,412 miles, lower than 87,434 miles on 2 May 2019.

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
80,091 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,381 miles
Average per year
3,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,472 miles
  • 2025 – 80,091 miles
  • 2024 – 80,077 miles
  • 2023 – 78,575 miles
  • 2022 – 77,684 miles
  • 2021 – 76,018 miles
  • 2020 – 75,412 miles
  • 2019 – 87,434 miles
  • 2018 – 84,742 miles
  • 2017 – 82,811 miles
  • 2016 – 80,631 miles
  • 2015 – 79,445 miles
  • 2014 – 78,218 miles
  • 2013 – 76,759 miles
  • 2012 – 75,293 miles
  • 2011 – 67,120 miles
  • 2010 – 57,138 miles
  • 2009 – 42,623 miles
  • 2008 – 32,444 miles
  • 2007 – 23,042 miles
  • 2006 – 18,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,472 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses perished
  • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
  • AdvisoryNSF and NSR wheel rims out of shape
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner steering tie rods
  • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail87,472 miles (+7,381)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    919610581567
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF and NSR wheel rims out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner steering tie rods
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  2. Pass80,091 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    165173746798
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  3. Pass80,077 miles (+1,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    999334686397
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,575 miles (+891)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    532039940155
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,684 miles (+1,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    322730719947
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    453575424452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,018 miles (+606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    898729176168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    900588862628
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail75,412 miles (-12,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    418118973215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass87,434 miles (+2,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,434 miles
    Test number
    436766895781
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,742 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    396950583121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,811 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,811 miles
    Test number
    231229124237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,631 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    457356028848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,445 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    208931825471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,218 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    795465734114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,759 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    907401623110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,293 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    677615542135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,282 miles (+8,162)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    298499732139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,120 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    789946301128
    • 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)

  20. Fail67,037 miles (+9,899)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    608163501185
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffsde front tyre wearing thin
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  21. Pass57,138 miles (+14,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    584518210116
    • NoteNsr tyre slighty out of shape

  22. Pass42,623 miles (+10,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    892116129126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,444 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    113108648107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,042 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    260042277134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,418 miles
    Test number
    793134816321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,418 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,418 miles
    Test number
    832264816312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LL52 CXY

Does LL52 CXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 CXY expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 CXY?
The MOT on LL52 CXY expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 CXY done?
LL52 CXY was recorded at 87,472 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
Has LL52 CXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 CXY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 CXY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL52 CXY find?
LL52 CXY failed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 12 more.

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