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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM52 OFKMOT history

LM52 OFK is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 223,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

LM52 OFK black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2025
Mileage
223,418 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OFK was last recorded at 223,418 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2018: 16,972 miles, lower than 160,504 miles on 26 Jan 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
223,417 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 223,418 miles
  • 2023 – 214,680 miles
  • 2022 – 203,255 miles
  • 2021 – 195,640 miles
  • 2020 – 187,811 miles
  • 2019 – 178,808 miles
  • 2018 – 16,972 miles
  • 2017 – 160,504 miles
  • 2016 – 151,558 miles
  • 2015 – 142,529 miles
  • 2014 – 132,268 miles
  • 2013 – 119,937 miles
  • 2012 – 108,070 miles
  • 2011 – 96,438 miles
  • 2010 – 85,562 miles
  • 2009 – 75,273 miles
  • 2008 – 63,856 miles
  • 2007 – 52,382 miles
  • 2006 – 39,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,418 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass223,418 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    223,418 miles
    Test number
    583646924517
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail223,417 miles (+8,737)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,417 miles
    Test number
    427579200703
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Both steering rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near lower bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,680 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    214,680 miles
    Test number
    254536483099
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail214,607 miles (+11,352)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,607 miles
    Test number
    201809484071
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass203,255 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    203,255 miles
    Test number
    357167524127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail203,220 miles (+7,580)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,220 miles
    Test number
    147176744070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass195,640 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,640 miles
    Test number
    410001100760
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail195,640 miles (+7,829)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,640 miles
    Test number
    247129356014
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass187,811 miles (+9,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,811 miles
    Test number
    375193998323
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass178,808 miles (+161,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    178,808 miles
    Test number
    651054957446
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive under gearbox and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering has a slight knock at its fixing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass16,972 miles (-143,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,972 miles
    Test number
    902003835837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at the back of the engine and gearbox

  12. Pass160,504 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    160,504 miles
    Test number
    988322849623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,389 miles (+8,831)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,389 miles
    Test number
    245334874945
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass151,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    151,558 miles
    Test number
    365826511872
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light n/w.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail151,558 miles (+9,029)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,558 miles
    Test number
    604425066388
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light n/w.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass142,529 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    329439505060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,268 miles (+12,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,268 miles
    Test number
    195028514047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass119,937 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,937 miles
    Test number
    145207313426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,070 miles (+11,632)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    277972632014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,438 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    159949021031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass96,438 miles (+10,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    426769921077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail85,562 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    684369900056
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber poor

  23. Pass85,562 miles (+10,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    813209300048
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber poor

  24. Pass75,273 miles (+11,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    320430719063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass63,856 miles (+11,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    123132618489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,382 miles (+12,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    480546507052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    193177006095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OFK

Does LM52 OFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OFK expired on 19 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OFK?
The MOT on LM52 OFK expired on 19 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OFK done?
LM52 OFK was recorded at 223,418 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 10,176 miles a year.
Has LM52 OFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OFK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 OFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 OFK find?
LM52 OFK passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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