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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LR53 YPCMOT history

LR53 YPC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

LR53 YPC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
58,671 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YPC
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
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YPC was last recorded at 58,671 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,567 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
2,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,671 miles
  • 2023 – 52,430 miles
  • 2021 – 52,423 miles
  • 2020 – 52,380 miles
  • 2019 – 52,168 miles
  • 2018 – 49,641 miles
  • 2017 – 47,788 miles
  • 2016 – 45,860 miles
  • 2015 – 43,869 miles
  • 2014 – 42,040 miles
  • 2013 – 40,392 miles
  • 2012 – 36,999 miles
  • 2011 – 32,408 miles
  • 2010 – 27,959 miles
  • 2009 – 22,664 miles
  • 2008 – 15,606 miles
  • 2007 – 13,693 miles
  • 2006 – 11,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,671 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOTE some cracks very deep ( only just in limits at time of inspection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (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 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCooling fluid very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,671 miles (+104)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    470331459569
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOTE some cracks very deep ( only just in limits at time of inspection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCooling fluid very low

  2. Fail58,567 miles (+6,137)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    801214063812
    • MajorCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOTE some cracks very deep ( only just in limits at time of inspection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCooling fluid very low

  3. Pass52,430 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    207256013679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly damaged

  4. Pass52,423 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    823643049379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass52,380 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,380 miles
    Test number
    408634093254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    907928206535
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (and sidewall damage ) front and rear tyres swopt a round (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass52,168 miles (+39)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    238276908159
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail52,129 miles (+2,488)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,129 miles
    Test number
    376691681944
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass49,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    191321974513
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail49,641 miles (+1,853)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    732087205949
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass47,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,788 miles
    Test number
    817747126573
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (link rods ) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  12. Fail47,788 miles (+1,928)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,788 miles
    Test number
    237982833991
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (link rods ) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  13. Pass45,860 miles (+1,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    145628373892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass43,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,869 miles
    Test number
    681454908575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail43,869 miles (+1,829)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,869 miles
    Test number
    122534100321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail42,040 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    198108884289
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • Note195/60/15

  17. Pass42,040 miles (+1,648)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    967608284204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • Note195/60/15

  18. Pass40,392 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    397820393257
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail40,392 miles (+3,393)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    408970293282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass36,999 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,999 miles
    Test number
    417933592243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,408 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,408 miles
    Test number
    189111191200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass32,408 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,408 miles
    Test number
    277051891277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,959 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    731383890275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass27,959 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    951333590211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,664 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,664 miles
    Test number
    804294499203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,606 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,606 miles
    Test number
    152237468286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,693 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,693 miles
    Test number
    303464987419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,421 miles
    Test number
    854369086210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YPC

Does LR53 YPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 YPC expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YPC?
The MOT on LR53 YPC expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 YPC done?
LR53 YPC was recorded at 58,671 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 2,678 miles a year.
Has LR53 YPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YPC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 YPC 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 YPC find?
LR53 YPC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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