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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LL53 HBAMOT history

LL53 HBA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LL53 HBA silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,675 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HBA was last recorded at 117,675 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,705 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,970 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,675 miles
  • 2025 – 115,705 miles
  • 2024 – 113,187 miles
  • 2023 – 109,578 miles
  • 2022 – 106,432 miles
  • 2021 – 103,897 miles
  • 2020 – 100,739 miles
  • 2019 – 97,526 miles
  • 2018 – 93,998 miles
  • 2017 – 88,297 miles
  • 2016 – 76,399 miles
  • 2015 – 68,186 miles
  • 2014 – 57,738 miles
  • 2013 – 49,740 miles
  • 2012 – 47,572 miles
  • 2011 – 46,167 miles
  • 2010 – 40,857 miles
  • 2009 – 33,922 miles
  • 2008 – 28,123 miles
  • 2007 – 19,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,675 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,675 miles
    Test number
    622279800813
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,674 miles (+1,969)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,674 miles
    Test number
    213942045574
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,705 miles (+2,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,705 miles
    Test number
    855155356591
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,187 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,187 miles
    Test number
    280794950194
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,187 miles (+3,609)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,187 miles
    Test number
    155053981081
    • MajorFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,578 miles (+3,146)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,578 miles
    Test number
    916080720937
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,432 miles (+2,535)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    669346629041
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,897 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    559297280821
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail103,897 miles (+3,158)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    984550196539
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass100,739 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,739 miles
    Test number
    161744326150
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass97,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    670544609261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s front fog lamp damaged

  12. Fail97,526 miles (+3,528)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    443869009562
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass93,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    298508878755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,998 miles (+5,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    700297405295
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

  15. Pass88,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    935587533389
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail88,297 miles (+11,898)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    969645878053
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass76,399 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    617889830783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,186 miles (+10,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,186 miles
    Test number
    567983975122
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    908204074156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,738 miles (+7,998)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    558954864176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass49,740 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    238947623127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,572 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,572 miles
    Test number
    556426242075
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass47,572 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,572 miles
    Test number
    739206342073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,167 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    246369151090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    170720860450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass40,857 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    660540660023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,922 miles (+5,799)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,922 miles
    Test number
    574746259089
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  28. Pass28,123 miles (+9,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,123 miles
    Test number
    173812458443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass19,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    381400267016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HBA

Does LL53 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HBA is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HBA?
The MOT on LL53 HBA is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HBA done?
LL53 HBA was recorded at 117,675 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has LL53 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HBA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HBA 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 HBA find?
LL53 HBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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