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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LM52 LPCMOT history

LM52 LPC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

LM52 LPC silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
122,808 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LPC was last recorded at 122,808 miles on 16 May 2024, 7,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,293 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,515 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,808 miles
  • 2023 – 115,293 miles
  • 2022 – 106,301 miles
  • 2021 – 100,714 miles
  • 2020 – 96,160 miles
  • 2019 – 93,080 miles
  • 2018 – 89,234 miles
  • 2017 – 85,621 miles
  • 2016 – 79,296 miles
  • 2015 – 74,717 miles
  • 2014 – 71,588 miles
  • 2013 – 66,474 miles
  • 2012 – 61,720 miles
  • 2011 – 56,267 miles
  • 2010 – 51,576 miles
  • 2009 – 46,095 miles
  • 2008 – 40,568 miles
  • 2007 – 35,134 miles
  • 2006 – 23,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,808 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,inner and outer sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,808 miles (+7,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,808 miles
    Test number
    549799315703
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,inner and outer sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,293 miles (+8,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,293 miles
    Test number
    492835645136
    • AdvisoryBrake and clutch pedal rubber slightly split and worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills and suspension subframe corroded but not considered excessive.

  3. Pass106,301 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    774889620241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,714 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    398441028128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe slightly corroded both sides.

  5. Fail100,694 miles (+4,534)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    463280321685
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush worn

  6. Pass96,160 miles (+3,080)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    433302027929
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,080 miles (+3,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    837500235232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass89,234 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    439941748131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,621 miles (+6,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    830948466033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass79,296 miles (+4,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    220337717149
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
    • AdvisoryO/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS ARE RUSTED

  11. Pass74,717 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    832013103696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,715 miles (+3,127)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    403790443761
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass71,588 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    845943144350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,474 miles (+4,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    375023243393
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn to edges; dual cut tread type

  15. Pass61,720 miles (+5,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,720 miles
    Test number
    559655842331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,267 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,267 miles
    Test number
    989046041311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    700052740337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,576 miles (+5,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    462122640324
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    192144249350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,095 miles (+5,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    782454249382
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass40,568 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    404125448309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    170564347348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,134 miles (+5,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    420094347429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass29,352 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    232054607029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,705 miles
    Test number
    973003306081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LPC

Does LM52 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 LPC expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LPC?
The MOT on LM52 LPC expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 LPC done?
LM52 LPC was recorded at 122,808 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has LM52 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LPC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 LPC 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 LPC find?
LM52 LPC passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides rear; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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