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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LR53 YJGMOT history

LR53 YJG is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LR53 YJG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
70,761 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YJG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YJG was last recorded at 70,761 miles on 7 May 2026, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,993 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
2,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,761 miles
  • 2025 – 69,993 miles
  • 2024 – 68,739 miles
  • 2023 – 67,538 miles
  • 2022 – 67,374 miles
  • 2020 – 67,119 miles
  • 2019 – 66,608 miles
  • 2017 – 65,864 miles
  • 2016 – 65,012 miles
  • 2015 – 64,138 miles
  • 2014 – 62,690 miles
  • 2013 – 59,073 miles
  • 2012 – 56,673 miles
  • 2011 – 53,747 miles
  • 2009 – 49,229 miles
  • 2008 – 40,951 miles
  • 2007 – 32,281 miles
  • 2006 – 22,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,761 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,761 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    506776054754
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,993 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    577569856161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,739 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    554065957161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,538 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,538 miles
    Test number
    512813810128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,374 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    333871583010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,119 miles (+511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,119 miles
    Test number
    110631223038
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    815429930126
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,608 miles (+744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    571733219778
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,864 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    559468722240
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass65,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    379210138776
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to sills and rear suspension components

  11. Fail65,010 miles (+872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    843833529003
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in rear tyre also cracking
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to sills and rear suspension components

  12. Pass64,138 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,138 miles
    Test number
    957454899532
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail64,131 miles (+1,441)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,131 miles
    Test number
    742315811323
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass62,690 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    996748004313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,073 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    856440033054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,673 miles (+87)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    975290012021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.

  17. Fail56,586 miles (+2,839)3 dangerous2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    555056202031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.

  18. Fail53,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    135025401483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  19. Pass53,747 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    897025601062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,229 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    233666489236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,951 miles (+8,670)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    820629248223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,281 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    661156877294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,622 miles
    Test number
    713061376206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YJG

Does LR53 YJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YJG is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YJG?
The MOT on LR53 YJG is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YJG done?
LR53 YJG was recorded at 70,761 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
Has LR53 YJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YJG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 YJG 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 YJG find?
LR53 YJG passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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