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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LM52 LVHMOT history

LM52 LVH is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

LM52 LVH silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2026
Mileage
149,955 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LVH
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
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LVH was last recorded at 149,955 miles on 29 May 2025, 2,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,352 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,603 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,955 miles
  • 2024 – 147,352 miles
  • 2023 – 143,238 miles
  • 2022 – 138,194 miles
  • 2021 – 132,695 miles
  • 2020 – 127,843 miles
  • 2019 – 123,296 miles
  • 2018 – 118,665 miles
  • 2017 – 113,502 miles
  • 2016 – 108,355 miles
  • 2015 – 100,807 miles
  • 2014 – 94,713 miles
  • 2013 – 87,723 miles
  • 2012 – 82,597 miles
  • 2011 – 77,092 miles
  • 2010 – 71,947 miles
  • 2009 – 65,878 miles
  • 2008 – 59,192 miles
  • 2007 – 51,326 miles
  • 2006 – 44,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,955 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,955 miles (+2,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    149,955 miles
    Test number
    321562651827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,352 miles (+4,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,352 miles
    Test number
    126767403480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,238 miles
    Test number
    977918917248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,238 miles (+5,044)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,238 miles
    Test number
    418334897874
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,194 miles (+5,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    457838141418
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,695 miles
    Test number
    419352385303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,692 miles (+4,849)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,692 miles
    Test number
    423166140580
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,843 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    116607151578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  9. Fail127,837 miles (+4,541)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,837 miles
    Test number
    555670587613
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass123,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    123,296 miles
    Test number
    762015085466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,293 miles (+4,628)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    303984805291
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass118,665 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    217886138972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,502 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    396730929444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail113,498 miles (+5,143)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,498 miles
    Test number
    785764044423
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,355 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    638962624590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,352 miles (+7,545)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,352 miles
    Test number
    496019632505
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass100,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    597390655164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,807 miles (+6,094)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    926889445193
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass94,713 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    408092674141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,723 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,723 miles
    Test number
    289451973406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,597 miles (+5,505)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    576651162191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracking
    • NoteCenter section exhaust is slightly corroded

  22. Pass77,092 miles (+5,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    389765961105
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass71,947 miles (+6,069)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    684007150193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTravel in handbrake & front wiper's smearing

  24. Pass65,878 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    483553869111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,192 miles (+7,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,192 miles
    Test number
    903015178149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass51,326 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    614780367192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    231854166440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LVH

Does LM52 LVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 LVH expired on 28 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LVH?
The MOT on LM52 LVH expired on 28 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 LVH done?
LM52 LVH was recorded at 149,955 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has LM52 LVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LVH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 LVH 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 LVH find?
LM52 LVH passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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