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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

LS53 JOSMOT history

LS53 JOS is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LS53 JOS blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,224 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JOS was last recorded at 129,224 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 7,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,393 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,831 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,224 miles
  • 2025 – 121,393 miles
  • 2022 – 120,548 miles
  • 2021 – 118,073 miles
  • 2020 – 114,382 miles
  • 2019 – 109,582 miles
  • 2018 – 107,354 miles
  • 2017 – 99,429 miles
  • 2016 – 94,458 miles
  • 2012 – 81,566 miles
  • 2011 – 72,375 miles
  • 2009 – 44,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,224 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Lower various floor trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Outer door mirror cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Outer sill cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,224 miles (+7,831)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,224 miles
    Test number
    757922306537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,393 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,393 miles
    Test number
    740027984931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,548 miles
    Test number
    465878323262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,547 miles (+2,474)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,547 miles
    Test number
    334128836709
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,073 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,073 miles
    Test number
    210558910238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,382 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,382 miles
    Test number
    234280622698
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,582 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,582 miles
    Test number
    840967250355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,354 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    450265552789
    • AdvisoryLower various floor trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door mirror cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail107,350 miles (+7,921)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    863340481997
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLower various floor trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door mirror cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass99,429 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,429 miles
    Test number
    326785515532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,458 miles (+12,892)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,458 miles
    Test number
    134454908442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,566 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    925532942395
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail81,560 miles (+9,185)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    425651242364
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,375 miles (+18,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    815922361348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,218 miles (+9,846)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    945545001090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    964183469321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JOS

Does LS53 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 JOS is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JOS?
The MOT on LS53 JOS is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 JOS done?
LS53 JOS was recorded at 129,224 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has LS53 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JOS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 JOS 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 JOS find?
LS53 JOS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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