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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 COJMOT history

LS53 COJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LS53 COJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,651 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 COJ
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
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 COJ was last recorded at 155,651 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,535 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
6,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,651 miles
  • 2025 – 148,943 miles
  • 2023 – 139,953 miles
  • 2022 – 130,341 miles
  • 2021 – 122,807 miles
  • 2020 – 114,658 miles
  • 2019 – 107,314 miles
  • 2018 – 99,156 miles
  • 2017 – 90,676 miles
  • 2016 – 82,678 miles
  • 2015 – 73,857 miles
  • 2014 – 69,500 miles
  • 2013 – 64,939 miles
  • 2012 – 59,640 miles
  • 2011 – 54,553 miles
  • 2010 – 48,895 miles
  • 2009 – 43,372 miles
  • 2008 – 37,389 miles
  • 2007 – 29,796 miles
  • 2006 – 20,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,651 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,651 miles (+116)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,651 miles
    Test number
    195746516842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,535 miles (+6,592)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,535 miles
    Test number
    664066419206
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,943 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,943 miles
    Test number
    432235634310
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,928 miles (+8,975)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    626043725391
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,953 miles (+9,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    726956153172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,341 miles
    Test number
    405055828269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,339 miles (+7,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    448119741317
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,807 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,807 miles
    Test number
    541929386344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,658 miles (+7,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    603959927691
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,314 miles (+8,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,314 miles
    Test number
    428288675152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    749717017359
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail99,156 miles (+8,480)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    516472343102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,676 miles (+7,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    484165251372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass82,678 miles (+8,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    343781452818
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  15. Pass73,857 miles (+4,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    499685517554
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC HAS SURFACE CORROSSION
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,500 miles (+4,561)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    847085594262
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  17. Pass64,939 miles (+5,299)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    186044003394
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn inner edges
    • NoteLong travel on hand brake may require repair or adjustment
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking round treds
    • NoteOff side front tyre cracking round treds
    • NotePlay in off side streering rack inner joint

  18. Pass59,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    398145802383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,640 miles (+5,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    615695302366
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass54,553 miles (+5,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,553 miles
    Test number
    496433691289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass48,895 miles (+5,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    651411900333
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low 2.5,3mm

  22. Pass43,372 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    672541689273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,389 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    881308008396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,796 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,796 miles
    Test number
    741128797255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,460 miles
    Test number
    203157396204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,460 miles
    Test number
    501227896206
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS53 COJ

Does LS53 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 COJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 COJ?
The MOT on LS53 COJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 COJ done?
LS53 COJ was recorded at 155,651 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,927 miles a year.
Has LS53 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 COJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 COJ 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 COJ find?
LS53 COJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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