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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LM52 LTZMOT history

LM52 LTZ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LM52 LTZ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,818 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LTZ was last recorded at 74,818 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,745 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,818 miles
  • 2025 – 74,745 miles
  • 2024 – 74,641 miles
  • 2023 – 74,520 miles
  • 2022 – 74,437 miles
  • 2021 – 74,317 miles
  • 2020 – 73,966 miles
  • 2019 – 73,303 miles
  • 2018 – 72,851 miles
  • 2017 – 72,171 miles
  • 2016 – 69,749 miles
  • 2015 – 67,042 miles
  • 2014 – 64,630 miles
  • 2013 – 62,693 miles
  • 2012 – 58,503 miles
  • 2011 – 51,258 miles
  • 2010 – 39,751 miles
  • 2009 – 26,332 miles
  • 2008 – 14,856 miles
  • 2007 – 13,791 miles
  • 2006 – 7,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,818 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,818 miles
    Test number
    740704961767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,745 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,745 miles
    Test number
    922352411610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,641 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,641 miles
    Test number
    822184900116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,520 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    446713463525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,437 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    596906012530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,317 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    551940484718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,966 miles
    Test number
    301284099813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,964 miles (+661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    164639368026
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass73,303 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    600040667005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,851 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    490515878890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,171 miles (+2,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    573776645244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  12. Pass69,749 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    320522659291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,642 miles (+2,600)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    531742166935
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded f too r pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust mount broken
  14. Pass67,042 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,042 miles
    Test number
    977292895109
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass64,630 miles (+1,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    705477274106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass62,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    588238273103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,693 miles (+4,190)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    825258973140
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  18. Pass58,503 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    367489992148
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Fail58,489 miles (+7,231)1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    945552492135
    • DangerousMAIN POWER WIRE TO AMP RUBBING ON BONNET EDGE LIABLE TO CAUSE SHORT
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass51,258 miles (+11,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    205953211082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass39,751 miles (+13,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,751 miles
    Test number
    662904850000
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge
  22. Pass26,332 miles (+11,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    684576159016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,856 miles (+1,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,856 miles
    Test number
    162674868488
    • NoteRear pads worn low front discs poor condition
  24. Pass13,791 miles (+5,979)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,791 miles
    Test number
    690254757090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts in sidewalls
  25. Pass7,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    7,812 miles
    Test number
    983190426088
    • 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)

Questions about LM52 LTZ

Does LM52 LTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LTZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LTZ?
The MOT on LM52 LTZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LTZ done?
LM52 LTZ was recorded at 74,818 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has LM52 LTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LTZ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 LTZ 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 LTZ find?
LM52 LTZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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