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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LS53 LBVMOT history

LS53 LBV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LS53 LBV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,302 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LBV was last recorded at 91,302 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,640 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,662 miles
Average per year
3,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,302 miles
  • 2025 – 86,640 miles
  • 2024 – 83,335 miles
  • 2023 – 82,537 miles
  • 2022 – 81,642 miles
  • 2021 – 81,155 miles
  • 2020 – 80,761 miles
  • 2019 – 80,293 miles
  • 2018 – 79,572 miles
  • 2017 – 78,005 miles
  • 2016 – 74,164 miles
  • 2015 – 69,627 miles
  • 2014 – 64,661 miles
  • 2013 – 59,822 miles
  • 2012 – 54,830 miles
  • 2011 – 49,999 miles
  • 2010 – 44,589 miles
  • 2009 – 38,614 miles
  • 2008 – 32,760 miles
  • 2007 – 25,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,302 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    840480846749
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,302 miles (+4,662)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    520104680073
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,640 miles (+3,305)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,640 miles
    Test number
    968683408325
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear offside & nearside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion / wear on front brake disc

  4. Pass83,335 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    292428546921
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    186713370943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,537 miles (+895)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    112065384859
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass81,642 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    606776623151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,155 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    534166304244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,761 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    333523320765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,293 miles (+721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    744794526239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn

  11. Pass79,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    769712994985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,572 miles (+1,567)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    821150727470
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass78,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    520871509560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail78,005 miles (+3,841)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    294837796553
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,164 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    964775013398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    388693525043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,627 miles (+4,966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    158463025042
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail64,661 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    495648214016
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass64,661 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    659718414098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    598329913034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,822 miles (+4,992)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    818599713003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Fail54,830 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    778171822085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass54,830 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    976881122064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,999 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    936192721071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    121133020494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,589 miles (+5,975)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    860553920051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass38,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    361604329028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,614 miles (+5,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    774354529020
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass32,760 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,760 miles
    Test number
    954326128080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    274999717081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LBV

Does LS53 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LBV is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LBV?
The MOT on LS53 LBV is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LBV done?
LS53 LBV was recorded at 91,302 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
Has LS53 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LBV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 LBV 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 LBV find?
LS53 LBV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (at rear); coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside, and 3 more.

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