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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CRVMOT history

LS53 CRV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 205,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LS53 CRV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
205,623 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CRV
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
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CRV was last recorded at 205,623 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,041 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,582 miles
Average per year
9,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,623 miles
  • 2024 – 201,041 miles
  • 2023 – 195,587 miles
  • 2022 – 190,501 miles
  • 2021 – 186,112 miles
  • 2020 – 178,375 miles
  • 2019 – 167,112 miles
  • 2018 – 159,799 miles
  • 2017 – 151,954 miles
  • 2016 – 141,015 miles
  • 2015 – 121,149 miles
  • 2014 – 101,013 miles
  • 2013 – 91,373 miles
  • 2012 – 84,569 miles
  • 2011 – 68,502 miles
  • 2010 – 58,477 miles
  • 2009 – 51,690 miles
  • 2007 – 39,163 miles
  • 2006 – 30,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,623 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,623 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    205,623 miles
    Test number
    509238700752
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass201,041 miles (+5,454)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    201,041 miles
    Test number
    793872747181
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,587 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    195,587 miles
    Test number
    922395325233
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  4. Fail195,574 miles (+5,073)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,574 miles
    Test number
    750983032122
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  5. Pass190,501 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,501 miles
    Test number
    797837872406
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail190,494 miles (+4,382)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,494 miles
    Test number
    864747580957
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass186,112 miles (+7,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,112 miles
    Test number
    489480563320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reversing light not working

  8. Pass178,375 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,375 miles
    Test number
    662404655987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail178,196 miles (+11,084)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,196 miles
    Test number
    730543249065
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass167,112 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,112 miles
    Test number
    510670981773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,799 miles
    Test number
    968088189555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail159,799 miles (+7,845)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,799 miles
    Test number
    584416503620
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass151,954 miles (+10,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,954 miles
    Test number
    796473063643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,015 miles (+19,866)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,015 miles
    Test number
    857893042840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,149 miles (+20,136)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    647821495046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    247321094060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,013 miles (+9,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    668431394008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Fail91,373 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    116095893444
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,373 miles (+6,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    766835593024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    336096182073
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Fail84,569 miles (+16,067)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    349623382055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass68,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    186037481064
    • NoteWipers not always parking correctly

  23. Fail68,502 miles (+10,025)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    765787481063
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteWipers not always parking correctly

  24. Pass58,477 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,477 miles
    Test number
    373865460013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    844487139048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,690 miles (+12,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    102476239420
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass39,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    962129897296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,163 miles (+8,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    304279597435
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass30,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,308 miles
    Test number
    281590516380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CRV

Does LS53 CRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CRV is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CRV?
The MOT on LS53 CRV is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CRV done?
LS53 CRV was recorded at 205,623 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 9,248 miles a year.
Has LS53 CRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CRV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 CRV 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 CRV find?
LS53 CRV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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