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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LM52 LTJMOT history

LM52 LTJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2026.

LM52 LTJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
36,908 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LTJ was last recorded at 36,908 miles on 1 Feb 2026, 7,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2009: 1,497 miles, lower than 7,985 miles on 7 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,766 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,142 miles
Average per year
1,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,908 miles
  • 2025 – 29,766 miles
  • 2024 – 22,598 miles
  • 2023 – 16,620 miles
  • 2022 – 16,012 miles
  • 2021 – 15,154 miles
  • 2020 – 14,613 miles
  • 2019 – 13,887 miles
  • 2018 – 13,036 miles
  • 2017 – 12,149 miles
  • 2016 – 11,041 miles
  • 2015 – 9,767 miles
  • 2014 – 8,716 miles
  • 2013 – 7,324 miles
  • 2012 – 5,957 miles
  • 2011 – 4,476 miles
  • 2010 – 2,957 miles
  • 2009 – 1,497 miles
  • 2007 – 7,985 miles
  • 2006 – 6,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,908 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    381050739060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass29,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    409889258832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail29,765 miles (+7,167)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,765 miles
    Test number
    462195866441
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass22,598 miles (+5,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    22,598 miles
    Test number
    268020472179
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak close to minimum
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass16,620 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    16,620 miles
    Test number
    742818426732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass16,012 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    16,012 miles
    Test number
    116983991250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,154 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    15,154 miles
    Test number
    330499877879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass14,613 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    14,613 miles
    Test number
    634392878091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass13,887 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    13,887 miles
    Test number
    367389964313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,036 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    13,036 miles
    Test number
    118353458222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,149 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    12,149 miles
    Test number
    322067530756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,041 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    11,041 miles
    Test number
    583265311011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,767 miles (+1,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    9,767 miles
    Test number
    209817735086
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre cracking up
  14. Pass8,716 miles (+1,392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    8,716 miles
    Test number
    548626934092
    • NoteN/s/rear and o/s/r tyres side slight peresceds
  15. Pass7,324 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    7,324 miles
    Test number
    839659623085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,957 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    5,957 miles
    Test number
    187377132089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass4,476 miles (+1,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    4,476 miles
    Test number
    465528831006
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks on outer walls
  18. Pass2,957 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    2,957 miles
    Test number
    594918420059
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall
  19. Fail2,957 miles (+1,460)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,957 miles
    Test number
    894798220069
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall
  20. Pass1,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    1,497 miles
    Test number
    161115239469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. PassMileage not read1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    400995028078
    • DangerousInstrument cluster faulty
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low
  22. Pass7,985 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    7,985 miles
    Test number
    283598537099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    6,294 miles
    Test number
    763848936091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LTJ

Does LM52 LTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LTJ is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LTJ?
The MOT on LM52 LTJ is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LTJ done?
LM52 LTJ was recorded at 36,908 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2026, an average of 1,532 miles a year.
Has LM52 LTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LTJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 LTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 LTJ find?
LM52 LTJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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