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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CYLMOT history

LS53 CYL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

LS53 CYL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
116,768 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 CYL was last recorded at 116,768 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 5,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,369 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,399 miles
Average per year
5,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,768 miles
  • 2022 – 111,369 miles
  • 2021 – 105,850 miles
  • 2020 – 100,381 miles
  • 2019 – 95,708 miles
  • 2018 – 86,677 miles
  • 2017 – 74,676 miles
  • 2016 – 67,600 miles
  • 2015 – 59,954 miles
  • 2014 – 49,656 miles
  • 2013 – 47,297 miles
  • 2012 – 45,239 miles
  • 2011 – 42,825 miles
  • 2009 – 38,632 miles
  • 2008 – 34,578 miles
  • 2007 – 29,521 miles
  • 2006 – 23,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,768 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak expansion bottle area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear bumper corner is not attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,768 miles (+5,399)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    731010858597
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  2. Pass111,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,369 miles
    Test number
    653139889260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper loose

  3. Fail111,369 miles1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,369 miles
    Test number
    121883063141
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper loose

  4. Fail111,362 miles (+5,512)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    839927418647
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper loose

  5. Pass105,850 miles (+5,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    120054601795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,381 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    330031713504
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,291 miles (+4,583)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,291 miles
    Test number
    499381724919
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,708 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    785730239549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,664 miles (+8,987)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,664 miles
    Test number
    873135410543
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass86,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    238016902782
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion bottle area
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper corner is not attached

  11. Fail86,677 miles (+12,001)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    274942469979
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion bottle area
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper corner is not attached

  12. Pass74,676 miles (+7,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    574366681093
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank area
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield at rear is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass67,600 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    975041058601
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass59,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    737805354071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,954 miles (+10,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    522403895954
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass49,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    648057544306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,656 miles (+756)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    299542744321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,900 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    216143414068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,297 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,297 miles
    Test number
    469899703041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,291 miles (+2,052)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    399347503018
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,239 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,239 miles
    Test number
    299353902075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,825 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    477995811069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    463051409455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,630 miles (+4,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    444541509307
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail34,578 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    803168408309
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  26. Pass34,578 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    821068308396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,521 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    790757207367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,286 miles
    Test number
    811791506338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CYL

Does LS53 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CYL expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CYL?
The MOT on LS53 CYL expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CYL done?
LS53 CYL was recorded at 116,768 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 5,464 miles a year.
Has LS53 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CYL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 CYL 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 CYL find?
LS53 CYL failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 8 more.

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