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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CUCMOT history

LS53 CUC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

LS53 CUC silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
73,772 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CUC
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 expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CUC was last recorded at 73,772 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 6,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,316 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,456 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,772 miles
  • 2023 – 67,316 miles
  • 2022 – 58,514 miles
  • 2021 – 54,920 miles
  • 2020 – 54,547 miles
  • 2019 – 53,518 miles
  • 2018 – 52,572 miles
  • 2017 – 51,331 miles
  • 2016 – 49,709 miles
  • 2015 – 47,750 miles
  • 2014 – 45,687 miles
  • 2013 – 43,321 miles
  • 2012 – 39,988 miles
  • 2011 – 37,425 miles
  • 2010 – 35,358 miles
  • 2009 – 32,376 miles
  • 2008 – 25,700 miles
  • 2007 – 20,240 miles
  • 2006 – 15,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,772 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOff side rear trailing arm bush in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,772 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    797621661120
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear trailing arm bush in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail73,772 miles (+6,456)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    880548926389
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear trailing arm bush in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass67,316 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    458060035515
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is damaged
  4. Fail67,316 miles (+8,802)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    262205744578
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is damaged
  5. Pass58,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    591448344112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,514 miles (+3,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    490853824148
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass54,920 miles (+373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    432812741873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around cirumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass54,547 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,547 miles
    Test number
    423612694205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,518 miles (+946)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    220287140163
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,572 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,572 miles
    Test number
    354402073914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,331 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    203221547653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,709 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    207575614652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,750 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    194818220481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,687 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    447662634473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,321 miles (+3,333)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    228583633318
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
  16. Pass39,988 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    255881332308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,425 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    706835521337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,358 miles (+2,982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    714270740390
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm bush started to split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit
  19. Pass32,376 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    791443249393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,700 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,700 miles
    Test number
    794514028323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,240 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    583393027394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,391 miles
    Test number
    433359826472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CUC

Does LS53 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CUC expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CUC?
The MOT on LS53 CUC expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CUC done?
LS53 CUC was recorded at 73,772 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has LS53 CUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CUC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 CUC 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 CUC find?
LS53 CUC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front brake discs heavily worn; front bumper damaged, and 2 more.

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