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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 CZLMOT history

LS53 CZL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 148,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LS53 CZL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
148,248 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CZL
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
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CZL was last recorded at 148,248 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 6,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,660 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,588 miles
Average per year
7,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,248 miles
  • 2024 – 141,660 miles
  • 2023 – 131,323 miles
  • 2022 – 122,278 miles
  • 2021 – 114,725 miles
  • 2020 – 111,916 miles
  • 2019 – 106,253 miles
  • 2018 – 91,749 miles
  • 2017 – 76,295 miles
  • 2016 – 63,160 miles
  • 2015 – 62,141 miles
  • 2014 – 61,032 miles
  • 2013 – 59,775 miles
  • 2012 – 55,330 miles
  • 2011 – 49,355 miles
  • 2010 – 39,002 miles
  • 2009 – 30,354 miles
  • 2008 – 19,287 miles
  • 2007 – 12,603 miles
  • 2006 – 9,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,248 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,248 miles (+6,588)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    581775773455
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,660 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    653871427773
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front sun visors not secure but don't drop down into drivers view

  3. Fail141,660 miles (+10,337)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    263915362771
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front sun visors not secure but don't drop down into drivers view

  4. Pass131,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,323 miles
    Test number
    165315675687
    • 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))

  5. Fail131,323 miles (+9,045)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,323 miles
    Test number
    363392470173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

  6. Pass122,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,278 miles
    Test number
    247729877487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,278 miles (+7,553)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,278 miles
    Test number
    705362430093
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    129357565366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail114,725 miles (+2,809)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    668819122636
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass111,916 miles (+5,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    921986697029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    786361467129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,253 miles (+14,504)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    394304869402
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,749 miles
    Test number
    280271753869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,749 miles (+15,454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,749 miles
    Test number
    648643130656
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass76,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    756694795532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,295 miles (+13,135)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    886259624466
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass63,160 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    305143428473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,141 miles
    Test number
    344291691074
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view

  19. Fail62,141 miles (+1,109)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,141 miles
    Test number
    547943711148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view

  20. Fail61,032 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    658284314393
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass61,032 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    925294314379
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass59,775 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    689580313344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,727 miles (+4,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    587085103377
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Fail55,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,330 miles
    Test number
    269667602303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass55,330 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,330 miles
    Test number
    957807502322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    656435931370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,355 miles (+853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    857455731364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  28. Fail48,502 miles (+9,500)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,502 miles
    Test number
    775148191298
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass39,002 miles (+8,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    131289290225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass30,354 miles (+11,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,354 miles
    Test number
    672505219331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,287 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    253088708331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass12,603 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,603 miles
    Test number
    254085927396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass9,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,040 miles
    Test number
    823886086250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CZL

Does LS53 CZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CZL expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CZL?
The MOT on LS53 CZL expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CZL done?
LS53 CZL was recorded at 148,248 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 7,401 miles a year.
Has LS53 CZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CZL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 CZL 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 CZL find?
LS53 CZL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights; fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck corroded, and 6 more.

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