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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LR03 BHEMOT history

LR03 BHE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

LR03 BHE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
102,558 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 BHE
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
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 BHE was last recorded at 102,558 miles on 29 May 2025, 1,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2008: 3 miles, lower than 32,316 miles on 22 Mar 2007.

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
100,807 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,751 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,558 miles
  • 2024 – 100,807 miles
  • 2023 – 98,934 miles
  • 2022 – 94,644 miles
  • 2021 – 91,038 miles
  • 2020 – 87,883 miles
  • 2019 – 82,237 miles
  • 2018 – 77,440 miles
  • 2017 – 72,229 miles
  • 2016 – 65,991 miles
  • 2015 – 55,978 miles
  • 2014 – 40,668 miles
  • 2013 – 32,109 miles
  • 2012 – 21,738 miles
  • 2011 – 12,830 miles
  • 2010 – 8,545 miles
  • 2009 – 4,996 miles
  • 2008 – 3 miles
  • 2007 – 32,316 miles
  • 2006 – 25,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,558 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Pin hole in CV boot
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Brake Pipe - Located Under Bonnet, Under Servo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,558 miles (+1,751)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    296521943865
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Pin hole in CV boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass100,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    475188736807
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail100,807 miles (+1,873)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    277035089786
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass98,934 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    604892235278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail98,900 miles (+4,256)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,900 miles
    Test number
    751789172221
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass94,644 miles (+3,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    329507524696
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass91,038 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    809757675765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Brake Pipe - Located Under Bonnet, Under Servo (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail91,029 miles (+3,146)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    857548020045
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Brake Pipe - Located Under Bonnet, Under Servo (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass87,883 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    487674910530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    845150913985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,237 miles (+4,797)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    161345592219
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass77,440 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    104779078540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    765419347200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,225 miles (+6,234)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    747751218154
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass65,991 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    461139727493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    167893265461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,978 miles (+15,310)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    239133765087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass40,668 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    119847384003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    429337283001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,109 miles (+10,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    575687483096
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass21,738 miles (+8,908)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    336843782086
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteStrong smell of exhaust fumes inside cabin and in engine bay
  22. Pass12,830 miles (+4,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,830 miles
    Test number
    518090971066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  23. Pass8,545 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,545 miles
    Test number
    191731070034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail4,996 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,996 miles
    Test number
    402600899062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. Pass4,996 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    4,996 miles
    Test number
    864420199089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail4,898 miles (+4,895)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,898 miles
    Test number
    351215389045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePark function on front wipers not working
  27. Pass3 miles (-32,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    143628358442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,316 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,316 miles
    Test number
    191771687423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,470 miles
    Test number
    203412386069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 BHE

Does LR03 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 BHE expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 BHE?
The MOT on LR03 BHE expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 BHE done?
LR03 BHE was recorded at 102,558 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has LR03 BHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 BHE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 BHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 BHE find?
LR03 BHE failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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