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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LR53 YLOMOT history

LR53 YLO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LR53 YLO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,850 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YLO
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 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YLO was last recorded at 101,850 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2009: 1,342 miles, lower than 26,799 miles on 18 Dec 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,850 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,850 miles
  • 2025 – 101,850 miles
  • 2024 – 87,236 miles
  • 2023 – 75,270 miles
  • 2022 – 66,735 miles
  • 2021 – 63,800 miles
  • 2020 – 60,954 miles
  • 2019 – 57,914 miles
  • 2018 – 54,499 miles
  • 2017 – 50,733 miles
  • 2016 – 47,557 miles
  • 2015 – 44,720 miles
  • 2014 – 39,380 miles
  • 2013 – 30,846 miles
  • 2012 – 23,778 miles
  • 2011 – 18,013 miles
  • 2010 – 8,937 miles
  • 2009 – 1,342 miles
  • 2008 – 26,799 miles
  • 2007 – 21,535 miles
  • 2006 – 15,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,850 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    260732985367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,850 miles (+14,614)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    572005263439
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass87,236 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    350687786280
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,236 miles (+11,966)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    339945472046
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,270 miles (+8,535)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    571060035155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of Tread Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,735 miles (+2,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    454193192305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,800 miles (+2,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    501544881138
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    145705189345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,954 miles (+3,040)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    697690516252
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    708965780628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,914 miles (+3,415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    895009999958
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,499 miles (+3,766)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    666380938416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral brake pipe corrosion

  13. Pass50,733 miles (+3,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    841088931150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,557 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    304708307428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,720 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,720 miles
    Test number
    642392033125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,380 miles (+8,534)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    308311754390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    157487733397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,846 miles (+7,068)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    516116533340
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  19. Pass23,778 miles (+5,765)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,778 miles
    Test number
    236960842314
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread getting low
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread distorting
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteWiper only parking with assistance

  20. Pass18,013 miles (+9,076)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,013 miles
    Test number
    447824951497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,937 miles (+7,595)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    8,937 miles
    Test number
    751935860310
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs marked up
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread distorting on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread getting near limit

  22. Pass1,342 miles (-25,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    1,342 miles
    Test number
    212542549392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,799 miles (+5,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    280273058371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass21,535 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    581428347345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,376 miles
    Test number
    770508646333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR53 YLO

Does LR53 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YLO is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YLO?
The MOT on LR53 YLO is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YLO done?
LR53 YLO was recorded at 101,850 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has LR53 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YLO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 YLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 YLO find?
LR53 YLO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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