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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CTEMOT history

LS53 CTE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LS53 CTE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,900 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CTE
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
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CTE was last recorded at 72,900 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,900 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,900 miles
  • 2024 – 68,232 miles
  • 2023 – 62,359 miles
  • 2022 – 56,256 miles
  • 2021 – 50,900 miles
  • 2020 – 47,432 miles
  • 2019 – 45,424 miles
  • 2018 – 43,192 miles
  • 2017 – 41,678 miles
  • 2016 – 39,989 miles
  • 2015 – 37,288 miles
  • 2014 – 33,281 miles
  • 2013 – 30,833 miles
  • 2012 – 28,301 miles
  • 2011 – 25,368 miles
  • 2010 – 22,998 miles
  • 2009 – 20,236 miles
  • 2008 – 16,918 miles
  • 2007 – 12,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,900 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,900 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    999530723843
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,900 miles (+4,668)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    612597071345
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,232 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    789660204172
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail68,232 miles (+5,873)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    545747785688
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass62,359 miles (+6,103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    696716159493
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,256 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    804168430363
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass50,900 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    765553004731
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass47,432 miles (+2,008)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    796316016005
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass45,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,424 miles
    Test number
    699458941326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,424 miles (+2,232)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,424 miles
    Test number
    718025222450
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,192 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    324668284539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,678 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    624228977115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,989 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,989 miles
    Test number
    888412408917
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre starting to crack

  14. Pass37,288 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,288 miles
    Test number
    248815315214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,700 miles (+1,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    386802955002
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  16. Pass33,281 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,281 miles
    Test number
    425964514048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,833 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    335417213058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,301 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,301 miles
    Test number
    826369802004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,368 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,368 miles
    Test number
    529193411012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,356 miles (+2,358)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,356 miles
    Test number
    925392611039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail22,998 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    492884010046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,998 miles (+2,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    921674010026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,236 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,236 miles
    Test number
    432674119034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,918 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,918 miles
    Test number
    932324418004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,033 miles
    Test number
    800757217014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CTE

Does LS53 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CTE is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CTE?
The MOT on LS53 CTE is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CTE done?
LS53 CTE was recorded at 72,900 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has LS53 CTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CTE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 CTE 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 CTE find?
LS53 CTE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; coil spring corroded all around, and 4 more.

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