
Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LR53 LUAMOT history
LR53 LUA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 116,410 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LUA was last recorded at 116,410 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 3,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 113,402 miles · 17 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,008 miles
- Average per year
- 5,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 116,410 miles
- 2020 – 113,402 miles
- 2019 – 109,413 miles
- 2018 – 106,224 miles
- 2017 – 103,925 miles
- 2016 – 98,309 miles
- 2015 – 95,125 miles
- 2014 – 89,729 miles
- 2013 – 78,302 miles
- 2012 – 69,818 miles
- 2011 – 61,924 miles
- 2010 – 53,767 miles
- 2009 – 46,563 miles
- 2008 – 37,747 miles
- 2007 – 25,524 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
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.
Brake pedal rubber worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Coil spring corroded All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,410 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 116,410 miles
- Test number
- 662814744509
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
Fail116,410 miles (+3,008)3 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,410 miles
- Test number
- 967128908907
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
Pass113,402 miles (+3,989)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 113,402 miles
- Test number
- 527432823857
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,413 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,413 miles
- Test number
- 371192024391
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail109,404 miles (+3,180)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,404 miles
- Test number
- 123856923863
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,224 miles (+2,299)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,224 miles
- Test number
- 511821765956
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass103,925 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,925 miles
- Test number
- 289087429542
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
Fail103,925 miles (+5,616)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,925 miles
- Test number
- 238814583903
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
Pass98,309 miles (+45)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 98,309 miles
- Test number
- 169988057911
- 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)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
Fail98,264 miles (+3,139)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,264 miles
- Test number
- 848491631516
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seats and seat belts as seats laying down due to a lot of stuff in the back
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
Pass95,125 miles (+21)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,125 miles
- Test number
- 297056555473
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteSlight wear on inner edges of n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads
Fail95,104 miles (+5,375)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,104 miles
- Test number
- 105894555114
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteSlight wear on inner edges of n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads
Pass89,729 miles (+11,427)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 89,729 miles
- Test number
- 476276124184
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated
- NoteSlight wearing on front tyres inner edges
Pass78,302 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,302 miles
- Test number
- 209801733111
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
Fail78,302 miles (+8,484)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,302 miles
- Test number
- 607361233186
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
Pass69,818 miles (+7,894)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 69,818 miles
- Test number
- 247762952497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,924 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,924 miles
- Test number
- 517762631174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,767 miles (+7,204)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 53,767 miles
- Test number
- 860793830192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,563 miles (+8,816)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,563 miles
- Test number
- 942176739189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,747 miles (+12,223)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 37,747 miles
- Test number
- 762368658108
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass25,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 25,524 miles
- Test number
- 623980337076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LUA
- Does LR53 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 LUA expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LUA?
- The MOT on LR53 LUA expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 LUA done?
- LR53 LUA was recorded at 116,410 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LUA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LUA 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 LUA find?
- LR53 LUA passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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