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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LM52 FFAMOT history

LM52 FFA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LM52 FFA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
128,463 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 FFA was last recorded at 128,463 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,450 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
5,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,463 miles
  • 2024 – 125,450 miles
  • 2023 – 121,688 miles
  • 2022 – 116,704 miles
  • 2021 – 111,504 miles
  • 2020 – 107,472 miles
  • 2019 – 103,107 miles
  • 2018 – 97,891 miles
  • 2017 – 91,487 miles
  • 2016 – 88,971 miles
  • 2015 – 79,695 miles
  • 2014 – 69,656 miles
  • 2013 – 60,931 miles
  • 2012 – 51,836 miles
  • 2011 – 43,537 miles
  • 2010 – 38,799 miles
  • 2009 – 33,262 miles
  • 2007 – 26,662 miles
  • 2006 – 15,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,463 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,463 miles (+3,013)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,463 miles
    Test number
    389355993060
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,450 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    623582633877
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,445 miles (+3,757)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    877647726589
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass121,688 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    248895562690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,704 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    951430808664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,504 miles
    Test number
    564478999230
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail111,504 miles (+4,032)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,504 miles
    Test number
    829025023254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,472 miles (+4,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,472 miles
    Test number
    833634040999
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

  9. Pass103,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    694054254339
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

  10. Fail103,107 miles (+5,216)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    996864718972
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

  11. Pass97,891 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,891 miles
    Test number
    100693024016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    844773462285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail91,487 miles (+2,516)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    588047814090
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,971 miles (+9,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    490544886909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass79,695 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    255654315402
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S SILL DAMAGE NO CORROSION OR HOLES

  16. Fail79,695 miles (+10,039)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    259784315473
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteN/S SILL DAMAGE NO CORROSION OR HOLES

  17. Pass69,656 miles (+8,725)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    338302424177
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 75% worn

  18. Pass60,931 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,931 miles
    Test number
    925499403177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,836 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    398413402178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,537 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    229594371024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,799 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    410680900152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  22. Pass38,799 miles (+5,537)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    574560700125
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  23. Fail33,262 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,262 miles
    Test number
    342141259003
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

  24. Pass33,262 miles (+6,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,262 miles
    Test number
    830111759067
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

  25. Pass26,662 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    141791957316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    511899777134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,883 miles (+8,763)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    733179377162
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass15,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,120 miles
    Test number
    533168216126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,120 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,120 miles
    Test number
    221328716101
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake pads worn to excess

Questions about LM52 FFA

Does LM52 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FFA expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FFA?
The MOT on LM52 FFA expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FFA done?
LM52 FFA was recorded at 128,463 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
Has LM52 FFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FFA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 FFA 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 LM52 FFA find?
LM52 FFA failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint; emissions unable to be completed; front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides, and 7 more.

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