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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LM52 FODMOT history

LM52 FOD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LM52 FOD blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
160,081 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 FOD was last recorded at 160,081 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 9,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,354 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9,727 miles
Average per year
6,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,081 miles
  • 2023 – 150,354 miles
  • 2022 – 142,568 miles
  • 2021 – 137,841 miles
  • 2020 – 129,329 miles
  • 2019 – 119,143 miles
  • 2018 – 104,448 miles
  • 2017 – 98,802 miles
  • 2016 – 96,942 miles
  • 2015 – 90,169 miles
  • 2014 – 84,039 miles
  • 2013 – 78,878 miles
  • 2012 – 71,696 miles
  • 2011 – 65,961 miles
  • 2010 – 59,354 miles
  • 2009 – 53,285 miles
  • 2008 – 47,638 miles
  • 2007 – 40,974 miles
  • 2006 – 36,551 miles
  • 2005 – 32,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,081 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail160,081 miles (+9,727)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,081 miles
    Test number
    500448216893
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,354 miles
    Test number
    950848119104
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail150,354 miles (+7,786)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,354 miles
    Test number
    619289703667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass142,568 miles (+4,727)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,568 miles
    Test number
    683874181462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass137,841 miles (+8,512)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,841 miles
    Test number
    572273323291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass129,329 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    794651495280
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust: heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail129,329 miles (+10,186)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    438008763764
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust: heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass119,143 miles (+14,695)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,143 miles
    Test number
    744307011823
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,448 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    285757740245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    845346394613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,802 miles (+1,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    856524408714
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass96,942 miles (+6,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    488514064587
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  13. Pass90,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    229561531044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  14. Fail90,169 miles (+6,130)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    557069202198
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  15. Pass84,039 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    978071254340
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail84,039 miles (+5,161)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    255641654356
    • FailureFront Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass78,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    486340243453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  18. Fail78,878 miles (+7,182)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    768860043321
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  19. Pass71,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,696 miles
    Test number
    366962652337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,696 miles (+5,735)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,696 miles
    Test number
    215152252311
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass65,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    879150451332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,961 miles (+6,607)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    116590951311
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass59,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    493563140401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,354 miles (+6,069)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    461223740386
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass53,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    403355359418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,285 miles (+5,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    930555559310
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass47,638 miles (+6,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    331775258333
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  28. Pass40,974 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    862237647382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,551 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    283477046306
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deterioate
    • NoteRear wiper torn

  30. Fail36,551 miles (+4,349)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    301597046368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deterioate
    • NoteRear wiper torn

  31. Pass32,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    852985155374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FOD

Does LM52 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FOD expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FOD?
The MOT on LM52 FOD expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FOD done?
LM52 FOD was recorded at 160,081 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 6,788 miles a year.
Has LM52 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FOD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 FOD 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 FOD find?
LM52 FOD failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage likely to become detached; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 9 more.

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