Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc
LL53 GZUMOT history
LL53 GZU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 130,934 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,425 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 GZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 GZU was last recorded at 130,934 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,372 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,562 miles
- Average per year
- 5,425 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,934 miles
- 2024 – 128,372 miles
- 2023 – 125,871 miles
- 2022 – 123,978 miles
- 2021 – 121,552 miles
- 2020 – 120,063 miles
- 2019 – 118,572 miles
- 2018 – 113,696 miles
- 2017 – 104,901 miles
- 2016 – 99,599 miles
- 2015 – 96,214 miles
- 2014 – 90,549 miles
- 2013 – 86,786 miles
- 2012 – 72,722 miles
- 2011 – 60,484 miles
- 2010 – 51,945 miles
- 2009 – 43,749 miles
- 2008 – 36,653 miles
- 2007 – 29,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHandbrake high travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing/advise replacement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,934 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 130,934 miles
- Test number
- 507554227719
- AdvisoryHandbrake high travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail130,934 miles (+2,562)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,934 miles
- Test number
- 717863097004
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake high travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,372 miles (+2,501)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,372 miles
- Test number
- 187955594289
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension
- AdvisoryHand brake high
- AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar bushes perishing
Pass125,871 miles (+1,893)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 125,871 miles
- Test number
- 953704239301
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn
Pass123,978 miles (+2,426)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 123,978 miles
- Test number
- 595842733853
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass121,552 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,552 miles
- Test number
- 459973794825
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill / riser corroding
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail121,552 miles (+1,489)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,552 miles
- Test number
- 221117754961
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill / riser corroding
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,063 miles (+1,491)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,063 miles
- Test number
- 269063441298
- MinorBrake hose slightly twisted both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryAdvise tracking is checked
Pass118,572 miles (+4,876)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,572 miles
- Test number
- 565845163281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 113,696 miles
- Test number
- 334871499369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,695 miles (+8,794)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,695 miles
- Test number
- 902771043461
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass104,901 miles (+5,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 104,901 miles
- Test number
- 490957018490
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass99,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 99,599 miles
- Test number
- 224913553262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,599 miles (+3,385)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,599 miles
- Test number
- 686605168572
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass96,214 miles (+5,665)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 96,214 miles
- Test number
- 745548926864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,549 miles (+3,763)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 90,549 miles
- Test number
- 698423554354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,786 miles (+5,190)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 86,786 miles
- Test number
- 879468853347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,596 miles (+8,874)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 81,596 miles
- Test number
- 787102323041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,722 miles (+12,238)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 72,722 miles
- Test number
- 106104602053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,484 miles (+8,539)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 60,484 miles
- Test number
- 367488311027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,945 miles (+8,196)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 51,945 miles
- Test number
- 171180420486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,749 miles (+7,096)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,749 miles
- Test number
- 243907129014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,653 miles (+7,541)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,653 miles
- Test number
- 670173558086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 29,112 miles
- Test number
- 221025567015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 GZU
- Does LL53 GZU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 GZU is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 GZU?
- The MOT on LL53 GZU is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 GZU done?
- LL53 GZU was recorded at 130,934 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
- Has LL53 GZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 GZU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL53 GZU 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 LL53 GZU find?
- LL53 GZU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: handbrake high travel; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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