Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LM52 FEXMOT history

LM52 FEX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

LM52 FEX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2021
Mileage
96,985 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2020
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,343 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM52 FEX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 FEX was last recorded at 96,985 miles on 14 Nov 2020, 4,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2016: 76,781 miles, lower than 76,796 miles on 9 Jul 2016.

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
92,045 miles · 15 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
4,940 miles
Average per year
5,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 96,985 miles
  • 2019 – 92,045 miles
  • 2018 – 85,059 miles
  • 2017 – 81,476 miles
  • 2016 – 76,781 miles
  • 2015 – 69,231 miles
  • 2014 – 63,835 miles
  • 2013 – 58,528 miles
  • 2012 – 51,408 miles
  • 2011 – 43,947 miles
  • 2010 – 41,301 miles
  • 2009 – 38,967 miles
  • 2006 – 25,953 miles
  • 2005 – 16,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusting
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    169872964633
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass96,985 miles (+4,940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    842272004571
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,045 miles (+6,986)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    393237966743
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass85,059 miles (+3,583)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    410966609647
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySump rusting

  5. Pass81,476 miles (+4,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,476 miles
    Test number
    907352783422
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryClutch starting to slip
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  6. Pass76,781 miles (-15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,781 miles
    Test number
    815225070897
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  7. Fail76,796 miles (+7,565)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    743579689891
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass69,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    179197085188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,224 miles (+5,389)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    297897085492
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes rusting
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing very low on inside edge

  10. Pass63,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    259123694405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,835 miles (+5,307)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    437883294125
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • NoteFuel filler neck rusting

  12. Pass58,528 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,528 miles
    Test number
    627783273122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,408 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    769894292187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    477470791138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,947 miles (+2,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    477773881107
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass41,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    232030090195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail41,301 miles (+2,334)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    323380390155
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,967 miles (+13,014)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    201464199435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,953 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    770157806331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,745 miles
    Test number
    121652115383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,745 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,745 miles
    Test number
    941842215325
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LM52 FEX

Does LM52 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FEX expired on 13 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FEX?
The MOT on LM52 FEX expired on 13 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FEX done?
LM52 FEX was recorded at 96,985 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2020, an average of 5,343 miles a year.
Has LM52 FEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FEX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 FEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 FEX find?
LM52 FEX failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 9 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LM52F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.