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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LL52 DLYMOT history

LL52 DLY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LL52 DLY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,119 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 DLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 DLY was last recorded at 48,119 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2009: 247 miles, lower than 37,976 miles on 26 Jan 2009.

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
47,131 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,119 miles
  • 2025 – 47,131 miles
  • 2023 – 46,162 miles
  • 2022 – 43,646 miles
  • 2020 – 43,633 miles
  • 2019 – 39,503 miles
  • 2018 – 28,386 miles
  • 2017 – 24,379 miles
  • 2016 – 20,099 miles
  • 2015 – 16,644 miles
  • 2013 – 14,261 miles
  • 2011 – 8,560 miles
  • 2010 – 4,719 miles
  • 2009 – 247 miles
  • 2008 – 30,939 miles
  • 2007 – 24,334 miles
  • 2006 – 16,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,119 miles (+988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    715993082372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,131 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    394912213457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,162 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    470601845562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,646 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,646 miles
    Test number
    140243736190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail43,638 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,638 miles
    Test number
    537336463314
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail43,633 miles (+4,130)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    338810074394
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass39,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,503 miles
    Test number
    386651412750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail39,503 miles (+11,117)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,503 miles
    Test number
    775788876427
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass28,386 miles (+4,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    805577115485
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass24,379 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    334896679562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail24,293 miles (+4,194)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    626768221936
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass20,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,099 miles
    Test number
    632959644811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,099 miles (+3,455)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,099 miles
    Test number
    371692069924
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass16,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    979738665046
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail16,644 miles (+2,383)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    289158665015
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass14,261 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,261 miles
    Test number
    117433703452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail8,560 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,560 miles
    Test number
    756067051357
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass8,560 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    8,560 miles
    Test number
    966047251307
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail4,719 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,719 miles
    Test number
    493148830356
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass4,719 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    4,719 miles
    Test number
    834998130320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass247 miles (-37,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    247 miles
    Test number
    430096559368
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass37,976 miles (+7,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,976 miles
    Test number
    951716029044
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on wear bars and close to limits
    • NoteRear no plate blemmishing

  23. Pass30,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    502865928003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,939 miles (+6,605)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    103285228412
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges.

  25. Pass24,334 miles (+7,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,334 miles
    Test number
    654346327062
    • NoteHandbrake lever has high travel

  26. Pass16,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    854077826056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 DLY

Does LL52 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 DLY is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 DLY?
The MOT on LL52 DLY is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 DLY done?
LL52 DLY was recorded at 48,119 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has LL52 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 DLY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL52 DLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL52 DLY find?
LL52 DLY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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