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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LR53 LTZMOT history

LR53 LTZ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

LR53 LTZ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
135,386 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LTZ was last recorded at 135,386 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,354 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
5,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,386 miles
  • 2023 – 131,354 miles
  • 2022 – 127,600 miles
  • 2021 – 123,658 miles
  • 2020 – 119,997 miles
  • 2019 – 116,480 miles
  • 2018 – 112,200 miles
  • 2017 – 88,231 miles
  • 2016 – 76,757 miles
  • 2015 – 71,117 miles
  • 2014 – 66,924 miles
  • 2013 – 62,081 miles
  • 2012 – 60,073 miles
  • 2011 – 55,479 miles
  • 2010 – 51,128 miles
  • 2009 – 47,467 miles
  • 2008 – 45,268 miles
  • 2007 – 41,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,386 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,386 miles
    Test number
    339892807687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,354 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,354 miles
    Test number
    542021426754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,600 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,600 miles
    Test number
    717706844929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    561529998527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,658 miles (+3,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    772656995376
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass119,997 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    372131541948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,480 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    499684830841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,200 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    886273473932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail112,181 miles (+23,950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,181 miles
    Test number
    449469235093
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass88,231 miles (+170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,231 miles
    Test number
    783519460304
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail88,061 miles (+11,304)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    833662553735
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass76,757 miles (+5,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,757 miles
    Test number
    818965939781
    • 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)
  13. Pass71,117 miles (+4,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    708711685195
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass66,924 miles (+4,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    255068774431
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass62,081 miles (+2,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    536509173115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass60,073 miles (+4,594)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    386172082007
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust covers perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
  17. Pass55,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    629008981045
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Worn on edges
  18. Fail55,479 miles (+4,351)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    677358781079
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Worn on edges
  19. Pass51,128 miles (+3,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    460075180016
    • NoteHand brake long travel
  20. Pass47,467 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    160065589491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    134331998410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,268 miles (+3,352)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    191039288009
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal tread limit
  23. Pass41,916 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    344758867068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,616 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    404190227016
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy on test
  25. Fail40,616 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    823260527018
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake efficiency uneven and noisy

Questions about LR53 LTZ

Does LR53 LTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LTZ expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LTZ?
The MOT on LR53 LTZ expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LTZ done?
LR53 LTZ was recorded at 135,386 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 5,422 miles a year.
Has LR53 LTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LTZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 LTZ 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 LR53 LTZ find?
LR53 LTZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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