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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CNVMOT history

LS53 CNV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LS53 CNV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
92,222 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CNV
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 expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CNV was last recorded at 92,222 miles on 22 May 2025, 6,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,254 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,968 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,222 miles
  • 2024 – 85,254 miles
  • 2023 – 78,552 miles
  • 2022 – 76,036 miles
  • 2021 – 72,452 miles
  • 2020 – 70,507 miles
  • 2019 – 67,201 miles
  • 2018 – 63,047 miles
  • 2017 – 59,518 miles
  • 2016 – 55,835 miles
  • 2015 – 52,001 miles
  • 2014 – 47,849 miles
  • 2013 – 43,829 miles
  • 2012 – 40,728 miles
  • 2011 – 37,377 miles
  • 2010 – 34,256 miles
  • 2009 – 30,910 miles
  • 2008 – 26,783 miles
  • 2007 – 23,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,222 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    870853800962
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail92,216 miles (+6,962)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    379435026669
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,254 miles (+6,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    152748883440
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass78,552 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    706165394603
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass76,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    632633774364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear fuel filler pipes corroded

  6. Fail76,035 miles (+3,583)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,035 miles
    Test number
    724281755409
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear fuel filler pipes corroded

  7. Pass72,452 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    396302960866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,507 miles (+3,306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,507 miles
    Test number
    207002299890
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    594498093511
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail67,201 miles (+4,154)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    443602216143
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    349243561614
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms heavily corroded

  12. Fail63,047 miles (+3,529)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    831637425214
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms heavily corroded

  13. Pass59,518 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    552185297291
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  14. Pass55,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    933539547268
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level not registering on dipstick-topped up to min 0.5ltr

  15. Fail55,835 miles (+3,834)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    917281578602
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level not registering on dipstick-topped up to min 0.5ltr

  16. Pass52,001 miles (+4,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    556920812589
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  17. Pass47,849 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    839589034296
    • 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)

  18. Fail47,805 miles (+3,976)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    105418134218
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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. Pass43,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    395869613499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail43,829 miles (+3,101)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    798739513264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail40,728 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    347826722225
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass40,728 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    398116922430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,377 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    567681031201
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  24. Fail37,372 miles (+3,116)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    358401831478
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre as cracks in tread and in poor condition

  25. Pass34,256 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,256 miles
    Test number
    914077730284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,910 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    832679039214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,783 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,783 miles
    Test number
    214806118496
    • 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)

  28. Pass23,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,812 miles
    Test number
    441380117184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CNV

Does LS53 CNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CNV expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CNV?
The MOT on LS53 CNV expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CNV done?
LS53 CNV was recorded at 92,222 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has LS53 CNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CNV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 CNV 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 CNV find?
LS53 CNV passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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