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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LM52 FHEMOT history

LM52 FHE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LM52 FHE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,958 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FHE was last recorded at 90,958 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,418 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,958 miles
  • 2025 – 90,418 miles
  • 2024 – 89,501 miles
  • 2023 – 88,789 miles
  • 2022 – 87,554 miles
  • 2021 – 85,723 miles
  • 2020 – 82,108 miles
  • 2019 – 80,113 miles
  • 2017 – 77,371 miles
  • 2016 – 74,219 miles
  • 2015 – 72,463 miles
  • 2014 – 71,012 miles
  • 2013 – 68,810 miles
  • 2012 – 63,719 miles
  • 2011 – 59,059 miles
  • 2010 – 56,036 miles
  • 2009 – 53,763 miles
  • 2008 – 47,883 miles
  • 2007 – 42,682 miles
  • 2006 – 37,529 miles
  • 2005 – 23,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,958 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder car covered underseal

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,958 miles (+540)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    150984022982
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder car covered underseal
  2. Pass90,418 miles (+917)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,418 miles
    Test number
    461357445711
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,501 miles (+712)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    290026522932
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,789 miles (+1,235)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    204023428906
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,554 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    698657003451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,723 miles (+3,615)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    730050964141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,108 miles (+1,995)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    206092085015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,113 miles (+2,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,113 miles
    Test number
    597294168755
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBaffle loose in centre silencer
  9. Pass77,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    188266089169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,371 miles (+3,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    251500962125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  11. Pass74,219 miles (+1,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    601363599372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass72,463 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    172152921969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,012 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,012 miles
    Test number
    895812514234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,810 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    215851393458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    485252192143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,719 miles (+4,660)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    779302092179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,059 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    819368281169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,036 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    884917980143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,763 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    411740139341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition
  20. Fail53,763 miles (+5,880)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    963890939309
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition
  21. Pass47,883 miles (+5,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    592163348320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass42,682 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    810926757377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,529 miles (+14,427)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    742527626393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    23,102 miles
    Test number
    240995935367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FHE

Does LM52 FHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 FHE is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FHE?
The MOT on LM52 FHE is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 FHE done?
LM52 FHE was recorded at 90,958 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has LM52 FHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FHE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LM52 FHE 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 FHE find?
LM52 FHE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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