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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,989 cc

LR03 VSLMOT history

LR03 VSL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

LR03 VSL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
112,007 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VSL was last recorded at 112,007 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2007: 3,235 miles, lower than 25,785 miles on 19 Apr 2006.

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
112,005 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,007 miles
  • 2024 – 105,440 miles
  • 2022 – 90,791 miles
  • 2021 – 89,570 miles
  • 2020 – 85,735 miles
  • 2019 – 80,333 miles
  • 2018 – 76,722 miles
  • 2017 – 70,302 miles
  • 2016 – 64,309 miles
  • 2015 – 59,957 miles
  • 2014 – 52,487 miles
  • 2013 – 46,284 miles
  • 2012 – 38,746 miles
  • 2011 – 31,329 miles
  • 2010 – 24,861 miles
  • 2009 – 16,333 miles
  • 2008 – 7,300 miles
  • 2007 – 3,235 miles
  • 2006 – 25,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,007 miles
  • AdvisoryHeat Shield LooseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,007 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,007 miles
    Test number
    681254890997
    • AdvisoryHeat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,005 miles (+6,565)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,005 miles
    Test number
    336280346243
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,440 miles
    Test number
    401973174701
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills have surface rust

  4. Fail105,440 miles (+14,649)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,440 miles
    Test number
    220162498994
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills have surface rust

  5. Pass90,791 miles (+1,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    460722341645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,570 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    990679329125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail89,542 miles (+3,807)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    646036424308
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,735 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    483653594445
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail85,670 miles (+5,337)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    236441498845
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass80,333 miles (+3,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    245612459606
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,722 miles (+6,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    516785721905
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Surface rust! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass70,302 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    206521584326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,309 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,309 miles
    Test number
    997981597639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,957 miles (+7,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    606540915213
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass52,487 miles (+6,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    808632314209
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass46,284 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    875334113203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,746 miles (+7,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    949359602249
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,329 miles
    Test number
    818307511279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,328 miles (+6,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    785127111232
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass24,861 miles (+8,528)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,861 miles
    Test number
    403822650170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass16,333 miles (+9,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,333 miles
    Test number
    794597549186
    • NoteCoolant reservoir level very low

  22. Pass7,300 miles (+4,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,300 miles
    Test number
    204421278417
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Pass3,235 miles (-22,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    3,235 miles
    Test number
    800352507161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    410589606162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VSL

Does LR03 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VSL expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VSL?
The MOT on LR03 VSL expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VSL done?
LR03 VSL was recorded at 112,007 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has LR03 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VSL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 VSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 VSL find?
LR03 VSL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: heat shield loose; nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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