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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

LS52 PVWMOT history

LS52 PVW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

LS52 PVW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
65,341 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2019
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 PVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 PVW was last recorded at 65,341 miles on 17 Jun 2019, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,225 miles · 24 May 2018
Between the last two tests
2,116 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 65,341 miles
  • 2018 – 63,225 miles
  • 2017 – 59,928 miles
  • 2016 – 55,666 miles
  • 2015 – 50,570 miles
  • 2014 – 45,308 miles
  • 2013 – 39,965 miles
  • 2012 – 36,503 miles
  • 2010 – 35,218 miles
  • 2009 – 33,030 miles
  • 2008 – 28,448 miles
  • 2007 – 23,440 miles
  • 2006 – 18,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    469365685211
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield lose

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    343252498774
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield lose

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775354264733
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    261000034961
    • Repaired at testOffside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    950264428327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,341 miles (+2,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    147460047733
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,225 miles (+3,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    285884284922
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    543829581869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,928 miles (+4,262)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    182922721619
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass55,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    643025806091
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail55,666 miles (+5,096)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    575809035855
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass50,570 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    595985675175
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminate
    • NoteEngine oil level is low

  13. Fail50,570 miles (+5,262)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    898855275159
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminate
    • NoteEngine oil level is low

  14. Pass45,308 miles (+5,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    106487544168
    • NoteEngine management light illuminate

  15. Pass39,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    929307523149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail39,965 miles (+3,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    397057923106
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail36,503 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    125041022164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass36,503 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    917871722192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass35,218 miles (+2,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    904539840312
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    741386509324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,030 miles (+4,582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    793146809313
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,448 miles (+5,008)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    602313238196
    • DangerousOil leak

  23. Pass23,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,440 miles
    Test number
    433754727194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,440 miles (+4,617)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,440 miles
    Test number
    423343127184
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass18,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    861610906193
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS52 PVW

Does LS52 PVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 PVW expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 PVW?
The MOT on LS52 PVW expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 PVW done?
LS52 PVW was recorded at 65,341 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2019, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has LS52 PVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 PVW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 PVW 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 PVW find?
LS52 PVW failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 9 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 13 more.

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