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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS52 HVLMOT history

LS52 HVL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

LS52 HVL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
126,039 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HVL was last recorded at 126,039 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 4,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,990 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,049 miles
Average per year
6,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,039 miles
  • 2022 – 121,990 miles
  • 2021 – 118,427 miles
  • 2020 – 114,982 miles
  • 2019 – 110,031 miles
  • 2018 – 101,878 miles
  • 2017 – 91,380 miles
  • 2016 – 85,962 miles
  • 2015 – 79,987 miles
  • 2014 – 74,047 miles
  • 2013 – 69,477 miles
  • 2012 – 60,296 miles
  • 2011 – 55,509 miles
  • 2010 – 48,023 miles
  • 2009 – 39,091 miles
  • 2008 – 30,520 miles
  • 2007 – 21,275 miles
  • 2006 – 13,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,039 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195 / 60 / 15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear damage to outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,039 miles (+4,049)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    992426689412
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  2. Pass121,990 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    838234381013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,981 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    344983414242
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front brackets coroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass118,427 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    739880797237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail118,421 miles (+3,439)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,421 miles
    Test number
    124594017337
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,982 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,982 miles
    Test number
    125399467905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,970 miles (+4,939)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,970 miles
    Test number
    207058483252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,031 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,031 miles
    Test number
    932559425394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,020 miles (+8,142)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    502696610438
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,878 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,878 miles
    Test number
    174545164722
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to outer sill

  11. Fail101,569 miles (+10,189)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,569 miles
    Test number
    696480336890
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to outer sill

  12. Pass91,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    317772442782
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail91,380 miles (+5,418)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    578020705147
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass85,962 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    678334832336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,987 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    167319495063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,861 miles (+5,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    375540495017
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  17. Pass74,047 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    105651094085
    • NoteRear wiper required

  18. Fail74,046 miles (+4,569)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    526421194055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper required

  19. Pass69,477 miles (+9,181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    719850183019
    • NoteEngine oil level near minimum
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill damaged

  20. Pass60,296 miles (+4,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    277947382069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteO.s.f brake binding

  21. Pass55,509 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    819398791027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,023 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    760572300187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,091 miles (+8,571)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    192629299003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut nearside rear tyre sidewall

  24. Pass30,520 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    822084898045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    481759987042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,275 miles (+7,465)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    733749687004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass13,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,810 miles
    Test number
    402575396005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HVL

Does LS52 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 HVL expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HVL?
The MOT on LS52 HVL expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 HVL done?
LS52 HVL was recorded at 126,039 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 6,351 miles a year.
Has LS52 HVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HVL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 HVL 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 LS52 HVL find?
LS52 HVL passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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