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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LM53 PKCMOT history

LM53 PKC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

LM53 PKC silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
101,215 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 PKC
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 PKC was last recorded at 101,215 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 12,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,075 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,140 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,215 miles
  • 2023 – 89,075 miles
  • 2022 – 85,878 miles
  • 2021 – 83,074 miles
  • 2020 – 81,143 miles
  • 2019 – 79,127 miles
  • 2018 – 75,511 miles
  • 2017 – 71,940 miles
  • 2016 – 68,347 miles
  • 2015 – 64,106 miles
  • 2014 – 60,495 miles
  • 2013 – 55,406 miles
  • 2012 – 44,903 miles
  • 2011 – 40,011 miles
  • 2010 – 34,580 miles
  • 2009 – 34,547 miles
  • 2008 – 22,891 miles
  • 2007 – 15,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    101599459144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,215 miles (+12,140)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    922270367750
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,075 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    930497676405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    721793690778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail85,878 miles (+2,804)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    706810777597
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass83,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    582336405237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,074 miles (+1,931)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    731720126667
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    345157953879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,143 miles (+2,016)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    822005407833
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass79,127 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    988743514322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,511 miles (+23)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    991042815003
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail75,488 miles (+3,548)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,488 miles
    Test number
    649367311626
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass71,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    634773458061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,940 miles (+3,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    708919753731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread nearly finished. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,347 miles (+4,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    758871453466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    196582930010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,106 miles (+3,611)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    420514804372
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail60,495 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    598714254397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass60,495 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    896674954370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,406 miles (+5,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,406 miles
    Test number
    198141053369
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass50,390 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,390 miles
    Test number
    269096003052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,903 miles (+4,892)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,903 miles
    Test number
    695133302080
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre slight side wall cracks

  23. Pass40,011 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    128551411088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear offside tyre has small side wall cracks

  24. Fail40,011 miles (+5,431)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    408871911001
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear offside tyre has small side wall cracks

  25. Pass34,580 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    443212000015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,547 miles (+5,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    932745069311
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  27. Fail28,823 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    100309809015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass28,823 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    452829509097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,891 miles (+7,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,891 miles
    Test number
    962913208004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass15,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,775 miles
    Test number
    582146917096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 PKC

Does LM53 PKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 PKC expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 PKC?
The MOT on LM53 PKC expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 PKC done?
LM53 PKC was recorded at 101,215 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has LM53 PKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 PKC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM53 PKC 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 LM53 PKC find?
LM53 PKC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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