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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.

LR53 LUA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass116,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass69,818 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,818 miles
    Test number
    247762952497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,924 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    517762631174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,767 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    860793830192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,563 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    942176739189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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