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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LS53 CXMMOT history

LS53 CXM is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 181,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

LS53 CXM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
181,680 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CXM was last recorded at 181,680 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2011: 11,572 miles, lower than 106,844 miles on 2 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,640 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,680 miles
  • 2022 – 176,947 miles
  • 2021 – 171,360 miles
  • 2020 – 166,301 miles
  • 2019 – 158,928 miles
  • 2018 – 150,018 miles
  • 2017 – 144,694 miles
  • 2016 – 139,472 miles
  • 2015 – 130,123 miles
  • 2014 – 126,622 miles
  • 2013 – 121,665 miles
  • 2012 – 116,138 miles
  • 2011 – 11,572 miles
  • 2010 – 106,844 miles
  • 2009 – 102,192 miles
  • 2008 – 98,103 miles
  • 2007 – 92,564 miles
  • 2006 – 79,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,680 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,680 miles (+40)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    181,680 miles
    Test number
    443096406826
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail181,640 miles (+4,693)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,640 miles
    Test number
    315990654596
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass176,947 miles (+115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,947 miles
    Test number
    958764383290
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail176,832 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,832 miles
    Test number
    167351202902
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass171,360 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,360 miles
    Test number
    594917327133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail171,271 miles (+4,970)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,271 miles
    Test number
    184272322937
    • DangerousNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass166,301 miles (+165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,301 miles
    Test number
    402128430167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail166,136 miles (+7,208)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,136 miles
    Test number
    246359231102
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass158,928 miles (+8,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,928 miles
    Test number
    169316538217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass150,018 miles (+215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    938964772069
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail149,803 miles (+5,109)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,803 miles
    Test number
    217188375004
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,694 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,694 miles
    Test number
    431459283225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,677 miles (+5,205)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,677 miles
    Test number
    323514074108
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass139,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    310076658796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail139,472 miles (+9,349)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    168264311985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,123 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    126599005241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,622 miles (+4,957)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,622 miles
    Test number
    596570634274
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting
    • NoteHorn tone very poor

  18. Pass121,665 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,665 miles
    Test number
    335905753482
    • NoteAll 4 coil springs rusty
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing thin
    • NoteHorn tone getting poor
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe getting rusty
    • NoteSlight play N/S/F tie rod

  19. Fail121,665 miles (+5,527)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,665 miles
    Test number
    639444653211
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll 4 coil springs rusty
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing thin
    • NoteHorn tone getting poor
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe getting rusty
    • NoteSlight play N/S/F tie rod

  20. Pass116,138 miles (+104,566)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    559021342292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  21. Pass11,572 miles (-95,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,572 miles
    Test number
    317727731248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,844 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,844 miles
    Test number
    404555240249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,192 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    373926949224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,103 miles (+32)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    223128248273
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail98,071 miles (+5,507)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,071 miles
    Test number
    954772248244
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail92,564 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    301722167409
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass92,564 miles (+13,029)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    622512667201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    733640496239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CXM

Does LS53 CXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CXM expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CXM?
The MOT on LS53 CXM expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CXM done?
LS53 CXM was recorded at 181,680 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 5,953 miles a year.
Has LS53 CXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CXM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 CXM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 CXM find?
LS53 CXM passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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