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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LR53 YHUMOT history

LR53 YHU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

LR53 YHU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
81,591 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YHU was last recorded at 81,591 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2015: 59,552 miles, lower than 59,891 miles on 15 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,467 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,591 miles
  • 2022 – 79,467 miles
  • 2020 – 78,382 miles
  • 2019 – 77,059 miles
  • 2018 – 74,095 miles
  • 2017 – 70,209 miles
  • 2016 – 65,271 miles
  • 2015 – 59,552 miles
  • 2014 – 59,891 miles
  • 2013 – 50,146 miles
  • 2012 – 46,272 miles
  • 2011 – 41,614 miles
  • 2010 – 36,569 miles
  • 2009 – 31,962 miles
  • 2008 – 25,873 miles
  • 2007 – 20,119 miles
  • 2006 – 15,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,591 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/arch corroded at base.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,591 miles (+2,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    828964243477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/arch corroded at base.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,467 miles (+1,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    656263191078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch/outer sill corroded.

  3. Pass78,382 miles (+1,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    390482291396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,059 miles (+2,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    531206233322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires slight adjustment

  5. Pass74,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,095 miles
    Test number
    139263109408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,095 miles (+3,886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,095 miles
    Test number
    283343392726
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass70,209 miles (+4,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    643410094362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass65,271 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    778387986887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,552 miles
    Test number
    564915571164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,552 miles (-339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,552 miles
    Test number
    457754826482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass59,891 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    836288454282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,146 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    877453453242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,272 miles (+4,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    919357552246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass41,614 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    509315261284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,569 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    941138350239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,962 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    960288569290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,873 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,873 miles
    Test number
    313933278432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,119 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,119 miles
    Test number
    523900477207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,150 miles
    Test number
    552522866241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YHU

Does LR53 YHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 YHU expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YHU?
The MOT on LR53 YHU expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 YHU done?
LR53 YHU was recorded at 81,591 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has LR53 YHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YHU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LR53 YHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 YHU find?
LR53 YHU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front nail in tyre; offside rear wheel/arch corroded at base., and 2 more.

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