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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LS53 HRRMOT history

LS53 HRR is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LS53 HRR black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,824 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HRR was last recorded at 53,824 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,579 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,245 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,824 miles
  • 2024 – 52,579 miles
  • 2023 – 48,415 miles
  • 2022 – 41,062 miles
  • 2021 – 34,806 miles
  • 2020 – 34,214 miles
  • 2019 – 34,169 miles
  • 2018 – 34,081 miles
  • 2017 – 33,798 miles
  • 2016 – 33,185 miles
  • 2015 – 31,949 miles
  • 2014 – 30,761 miles
  • 2013 – 30,269 miles
  • 2012 – 29,300 miles
  • 2011 – 27,069 miles
  • 2010 – 25,070 miles
  • 2009 – 22,618 miles
  • 2008 – 19,707 miles
  • 2007 – 16,656 miles
  • 2006 – 14,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,824 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,824 miles (+1,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    914424017303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass52,579 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    700356167735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    241364019352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,415 miles (+7,353)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    134982871991
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass41,062 miles (+6,256)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    818229428219
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure-above middle box

  6. Pass34,806 miles (+592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    159700836555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,214 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,214 miles
    Test number
    377238710323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,169 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    756207850598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,081 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    842088120931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    290881711973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,798 miles (+613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    347860782715
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass33,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,185 miles
    Test number
    246811896814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,185 miles (+1,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,185 miles
    Test number
    113890189880
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    496167936348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,949 miles (+1,188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    656293467130
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable track rod marked yellow (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  16. Pass30,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    638565714388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,761 miles (+492)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    425395914497
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass30,269 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,269 miles
    Test number
    199467533317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,300 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,300 miles
    Test number
    237119732326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,069 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    187635631349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,070 miles (+2,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    500384410377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass22,618 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,618 miles
    Test number
    793187739389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,707 miles
    Test number
    460448538459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,707 miles (+3,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,707 miles
    Test number
    960188138350
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass16,656 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,656 miles
    Test number
    460989837431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,195 miles
    Test number
    583380046377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,194 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,194 miles
    Test number
    480780046401
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LS53 HRR

Does LS53 HRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HRR is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HRR?
The MOT on LS53 HRR is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HRR done?
LS53 HRR was recorded at 53,824 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has LS53 HRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HRR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 HRR 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 HRR find?
LS53 HRR passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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