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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CZJMOT history

LS53 CZJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LS53 CZJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
143,627 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 CZJ was last recorded at 143,627 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,421 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,206 miles
Average per year
5,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,627 miles
  • 2023 – 142,421 miles
  • 2022 – 141,358 miles
  • 2021 – 140,323 miles
  • 2020 – 139,710 miles
  • 2019 – 138,720 miles
  • 2018 – 138,227 miles
  • 2017 – 137,109 miles
  • 2016 – 135,658 miles
  • 2015 – 133,250 miles
  • 2014 – 130,499 miles
  • 2013 – 127,764 miles
  • 2012 – 124,795 miles
  • 2011 – 121,723 miles
  • 2010 – 118,072 miles
  • 2008 – 106,534 miles
  • 2006 – 42,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,627 miles
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,627 miles (+1,206)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,627 miles
    Test number
    426736502940
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass142,421 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,421 miles
    Test number
    619952622888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    133530816662
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail141,358 miles (+1,035)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    953684580619
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass140,323 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,323 miles
    Test number
    703392033956
    • AdvisoryRear bumper inscure

  6. Pass139,710 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,710 miles
    Test number
    541930918231
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insure

  7. Pass138,720 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    968510611890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,227 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    921185382942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,215 miles (+1,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,215 miles
    Test number
    934681274666
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass137,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,109 miles
    Test number
    902001334826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,109 miles (+1,451)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,109 miles
    Test number
    327266000491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass135,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,658 miles
    Test number
    322917566568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,658 miles (+2,408)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,658 miles
    Test number
    178287317145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass133,250 miles (+2,751)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,250 miles
    Test number
    585448675039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear bumper split

  15. Pass130,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,499 miles
    Test number
    549312374079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail130,499 miles (+2,735)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,499 miles
    Test number
    728222774041
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,764 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,764 miles
    Test number
    147189053402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail124,795 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,795 miles
    Test number
    398719652035
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass124,795 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,795 miles
    Test number
    638539152051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,723 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    449470761006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,072 miles (+11,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    121412040452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,534 miles (+29,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    792816348334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,748 miles (+34,242)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,748 miles
    Test number
    493913208038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    190558946388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CZJ

Does LS53 CZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CZJ expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CZJ?
The MOT on LS53 CZJ expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CZJ done?
LS53 CZJ was recorded at 143,627 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 5,663 miles a year.
Has LS53 CZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CZJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 CZJ 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 CZJ find?
LS53 CZJ failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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