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Ford Focus C-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,798 cc

LS53 LCFMOT history

LS53 LCF is a black petrol Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

LS53 LCF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
90,352 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LCF was last recorded at 90,352 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,571 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
781 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 90,352 miles
  • 2020 – 89,571 miles
  • 2019 – 88,663 miles
  • 2018 – 87,751 miles
  • 2017 – 86,803 miles
  • 2016 – 85,854 miles
  • 2015 – 84,858 miles
  • 2014 – 83,924 miles
  • 2013 – 83,176 miles
  • 2012 – 80,166 miles
  • 2011 – 72,536 miles
  • 2010 – 64,864 miles
  • 2009 – 56,865 miles
  • 2008 – 48,253 miles
  • 2007 – 38,527 miles
  • 2006 – 27,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
  • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
  • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
  • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,352 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    295648498649
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  2. Fail90,352 miles (+781)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    233605037346
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear link bars worn / deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  3. Pass89,571 miles (+908)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    837395229626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear end(s) appear corroded under outer casing of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass88,663 miles (+912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    838382261337
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm rear bushes deteriorated / play in n/s ball joint
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  5. Pass87,751 miles (+948)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    250154619867
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  6. Pass86,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    495426571276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail86,803 miles (+949)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    699834392771
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks on sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass85,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    845742649469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail85,854 miles (+996)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    278091720288
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - badly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - badly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass84,858 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    671978713128
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre very cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre very cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertray fitted

  11. Fail84,858 miles (+934)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    298574915088
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre very cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre very cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertray fitted

  12. Pass83,924 miles (+748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    198149024398
    • NoteFront tyres (both) outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked/perished

  13. Pass83,176 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    419199133439
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  14. Fail83,176 miles (+3,010)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    858799533373
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  15. Pass80,166 miles (+7,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,166 miles
    Test number
    846581042309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass72,536 miles (+7,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    608073841317
    • NoteAll tyres wearing slightly on edges

  17. Pass64,864 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    424008930464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,865 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,865 miles
    Test number
    223465549372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,253 miles (+9,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    563835048349
    • 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)

  20. Pass38,527 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    480447047338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    244555636374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LCF

Does LS53 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LCF expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LCF?
The MOT on LS53 LCF expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LCF done?
LS53 LCF was recorded at 90,352 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has LS53 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LCF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 LCF 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 LCF find?
LS53 LCF passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: both front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished; both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated; brake pipe ends slightly corroded, and 5 more.

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