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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CTKMOT history

LS53 CTK is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS53 CTK silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
96,020 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CTK
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 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CTK was last recorded at 96,020 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,839 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,020 miles
  • 2025 – 94,839 miles
  • 2024 – 93,690 miles
  • 2023 – 92,707 miles
  • 2022 – 91,783 miles
  • 2021 – 90,386 miles
  • 2020 – 89,274 miles
  • 2019 – 87,674 miles
  • 2018 – 86,222 miles
  • 2017 – 83,963 miles
  • 2016 – 81,870 miles
  • 2015 – 79,460 miles
  • 2014 – 73,146 miles
  • 2013 – 66,167 miles
  • 2012 – 59,315 miles
  • 2011 – 51,648 miles
  • 2010 – 45,590 miles
  • 2009 – 38,532 miles
  • 2008 – 32,093 miles
  • 2007 – 24,981 miles
  • 2006 – 17,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,020 miles (+1,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    108024123144
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass94,839 miles (+1,149)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    501571908257
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,690 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    181600117445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,707 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    123274204748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,783 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    268468855062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,386 miles (+1,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    682132258531
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi jexhaust slightly poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear suspension components
  7. Pass89,274 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    641249238720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    924288744781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,672 miles (+1,450)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,672 miles
    Test number
    696270310723
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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))
  10. Pass86,222 miles (+2,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    259440917801
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass83,963 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    691005101751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,870 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,870 miles
    Test number
    393700560939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,460 miles (+6,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    711793754813
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank filler & breather pipes light corrosion
  14. Pass73,146 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,146 miles
    Test number
    499375904480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass66,167 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    105488203326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,315 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,315 miles
    Test number
    409541402458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,648 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    566048891294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,590 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    644537500334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,532 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    404691109341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    303556608356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,093 miles (+7,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    481786608387
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass24,981 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    930986507324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,634 miles
    Test number
    494286186275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CTK

Does LS53 CTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CTK is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CTK?
The MOT on LS53 CTK is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CTK done?
LS53 CTK was recorded at 96,020 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has LS53 CTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CTK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 CTK 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 CTK find?
LS53 CTK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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