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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

LL53 OZEMOT history

LL53 OZE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LL53 OZE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,472 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 OZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 OZE was last recorded at 42,472 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2012: 5,500 miles, lower than 29,642 miles on 24 Feb 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
42,468 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,472 miles
  • 2024 – 41,880 miles
  • 2023 – 41,400 miles
  • 2022 – 41,029 miles
  • 2021 – 36,902 miles
  • 2020 – 33,468 miles
  • 2019 – 29,496 miles
  • 2018 – 25,057 miles
  • 2017 – 20,871 miles
  • 2016 – 18,082 miles
  • 2014 – 13,535 miles
  • 2013 – 9,395 miles
  • 2012 – 5,500 miles
  • 2011 – 29,642 miles
  • 2010 – 28,606 miles
  • 2009 – 23,038 miles
  • 2008 – 18,815 miles
  • 2007 – 12,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,472 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,472 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    578210340105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,468 miles (+588)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    624662911157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass41,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    383958359702
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail41,880 miles (+480)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    455770817794
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass41,400 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    944493148338
    • 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))

  6. Fail41,399 miles (+370)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,399 miles
    Test number
    710508908194
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing(sharp edges). (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass41,029 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    167349633840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,902 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,902 miles
    Test number
    163868419282
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass33,468 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    181050056811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,460 miles (+3,964)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    686965520469
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,496 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    956615508904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,490 miles (+4,433)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    846004409245
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass25,057 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,057 miles
    Test number
    500571689043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

  14. Fail25,055 miles (+4,184)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,055 miles
    Test number
    371259695478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

  15. Pass20,871 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    649284632329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,082 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,082 miles
    Test number
    593597262303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,535 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,535 miles
    Test number
    386819574180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,534 miles (+4,139)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,534 miles
    Test number
    916548874176
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass9,395 miles (+3,895)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,395 miles
    Test number
    329815163147
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass5,500 miles (-24,142)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,500 miles
    Test number
    488435552088
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT

  21. Pass29,642 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,642 miles
    Test number
    935825251075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,606 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,606 miles
    Test number
    304280060069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,038 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,038 miles
    Test number
    194344869435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,815 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,815 miles
    Test number
    910098468047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,400 miles
    Test number
    371880837076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 OZE

Does LL53 OZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 OZE expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 OZE?
The MOT on LL53 OZE expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 OZE done?
LL53 OZE was recorded at 42,472 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,606 miles a year.
Has LL53 OZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 OZE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 OZE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 OZE find?
LL53 OZE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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