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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LR53 YJDMOT history

LR53 YJD is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR53 YJD silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,326 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YJD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YJD was last recorded at 92,326 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,085 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,326 miles
  • 2024 – 92,085 miles
  • 2023 – 85,659 miles
  • 2022 – 84,847 miles
  • 2021 – 83,535 miles
  • 2020 – 81,701 miles
  • 2019 – 79,593 miles
  • 2018 – 77,671 miles
  • 2017 – 75,729 miles
  • 2016 – 74,028 miles
  • 2015 – 72,223 miles
  • 2013 – 69,135 miles
  • 2012 – 65,925 miles
  • 2011 – 59,635 miles
  • 2010 – 53,060 miles
  • 2009 – 46,614 miles
  • 2008 – 38,827 miles
  • 2007 – 31,079 miles
  • 2006 – 23,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,326 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,326 miles (+241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    336125494599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    637993393006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail92,085 miles (+6,426)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    938064131854
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,659 miles (+812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    710278343034
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,847 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    297483131253
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    997560793223
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail83,535 miles (+1,834)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    222593776395
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,701 miles (+2,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    862077079121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section , heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    705784985434
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/slightly split (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Fail79,592 miles (+1,921)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    848199751901
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/slightly split (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass77,671 miles (+1,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    286682745604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    363844505192
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail75,729 miles (+1,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    778805330252
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass74,028 miles (+1,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    567866667894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,223 miles (+3,088)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    989717615034
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront exhaust badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/ f tyre worn with side walls cracking and cuts in tread area
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn with cracks on side wall

  16. Pass69,135 miles (+3,210)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    229630193269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail65,925 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    567208662266
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass65,925 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    745888862259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    866219561259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,635 miles (+6,575)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    796089261257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,060 miles (+6,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    444657370246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,614 miles (+7,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    913603699293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    240284598299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,827 miles (+7,748)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    912524598281
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass31,079 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,079 miles
    Test number
    332689287293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,611 miles
    Test number
    773070196266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 YJD

Does LR53 YJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YJD is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YJD?
The MOT on LR53 YJD is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YJD done?
LR53 YJD was recorded at 92,326 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has LR53 YJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YJD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 YJD 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 YJD find?
LR53 YJD passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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