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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CNFMOT history

LS53 CNF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LS53 CNF silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,893 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CNF was last recorded at 110,893 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,888 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,893 miles
  • 2025 – 104,177 miles
  • 2024 – 97,091 miles
  • 2023 – 96,326 miles
  • 2021 – 91,547 miles
  • 2020 – 89,214 miles
  • 2019 – 83,440 miles
  • 2018 – 76,664 miles
  • 2017 – 69,640 miles
  • 2016 – 62,239 miles
  • 2015 – 57,990 miles
  • 2014 – 54,408 miles
  • 2013 – 48,722 miles
  • 2012 – 43,433 miles
  • 2011 – 36,909 miles
  • 2010 – 30,764 miles
  • 2009 – 23,167 miles
  • 2008 – 19,485 miles
  • 2007 – 15,720 miles
  • 2006 – 11,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,893 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,893 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    949391906271
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,888 miles (+6,711)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    672330995088
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,177 miles (+7,086)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    394462450159
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,091 miles (+765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    181964629859
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,326 miles (+4,779)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    948537475730
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp not working

  6. Pass91,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    805992707142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,547 miles (+2,333)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    495023745397
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass89,214 miles (+5,774)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    141096832017
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass83,440 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    115642765670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,664 miles (+7,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    186315515142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,640 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,640 miles
    Test number
    327082374657
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass62,239 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    931076630746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,990 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    382475293245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,408 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    347483124329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,389 miles (+5,667)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    485151124395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,722 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    168488603312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,433 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    479675202358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,909 miles (+6,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    827245101383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,764 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,764 miles
    Test number
    530897100344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,167 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,167 miles
    Test number
    104943999228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass23,167 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,167 miles
    Test number
    432533599256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,485 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    613459808305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,479 miles (+3,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,479 miles
    Test number
    551645108306
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass15,720 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,720 miles
    Test number
    250095677250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,179 miles
    Test number
    890150606388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CNF

Does LS53 CNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CNF is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CNF?
The MOT on LS53 CNF is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CNF done?
LS53 CNF was recorded at 110,893 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has LS53 CNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CNF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 CNF 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 LS53 CNF find?
LS53 CNF passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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