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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LS53 HTXMOT history

LS53 HTX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

LS53 HTX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
115,649 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HTX was last recorded at 115,649 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,582 miles · 7 May 2019
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
4,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,649 miles
  • 2019 – 115,582 miles
  • 2016 – 110,104 miles
  • 2015 – 104,611 miles
  • 2014 – 94,352 miles
  • 2012 – 83,344 miles
  • 2011 – 72,133 miles
  • 2010 – 63,079 miles
  • 2009 – 53,243 miles
  • 2008 – 43,737 miles
  • 2007 – 33,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,649 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    315000237702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,582 miles (+5,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    213337003266
    • 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))
  3. Pass110,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    855870339035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,104 miles (+5,493)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    597128712095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  5. Pass104,611 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    823722084729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,055 miles (+5,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    276515105093
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  7. Pass94,352 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,352 miles
    Test number
    226357604063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,344 miles (+11,211)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    755003952303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,133 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,133 miles
    Test number
    638779141338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,079 miles (+8,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    732165950338
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass54,804 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    774933910092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,243 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,243 miles
    Test number
    832410419040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,737 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    182395508025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    781552507066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HTX

Does LS53 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HTX expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HTX?
The MOT on LS53 HTX expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HTX done?
LS53 HTX was recorded at 115,649 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
Has LS53 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HTX has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LS53 HTX 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 HTX find?
LS53 HTX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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