
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LS53 LCKMOT history
LS53 LCK is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 162,302 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 LCK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 LCK was last recorded at 162,302 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 1,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 160,779 miles · 7 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,523 miles
- Average per year
- 7,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,302 miles
- 2023 – 160,779 miles
- 2022 – 158,016 miles
- 2021 – 155,516 miles
- 2020 – 153,449 miles
- 2019 – 149,619 miles
- 2018 – 144,511 miles
- 2017 – 137,469 miles
- 2016 – 129,770 miles
- 2015 – 122,487 miles
- 2014 – 113,737 miles
- 2013 – 103,171 miles
- 2012 – 93,668 miles
- 2011 – 84,256 miles
- 2010 – 75,313 miles
- 2009 – 63,454 miles
- 2008 – 49,661 miles
- 2007 – 35,272 miles
- 2006 – 23,110 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
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.
Engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,302 miles (+1,523)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 162,302 miles
- Test number
- 999777490843
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass160,779 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,779 miles
- Test number
- 506505984381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,613 miles (+2,597)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,613 miles
- Test number
- 649375046293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass158,016 miles (+2,500)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 158,016 miles
- Test number
- 285093641895
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass155,516 miles (+2,067)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,516 miles
- Test number
- 774233477770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,449 miles (+12)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 153,449 miles
- Test number
- 937956216071
- AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light poor
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm left
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre 4mm left
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear inner sills rusty
- AdvisoryRear number plate poor
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail153,437 miles (+3,818)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,437 miles
- Test number
- 808118229911
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryBonnet catch poor operation,fuel flap insecure
- AdvisoryIdle emissions high
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryRear inner sill/inner arch areas corrosion
- AdvisoryWipers smearing/park fault/fouling scuttle
Pass149,619 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 149,619 miles
- Test number
- 103973311679
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail149,616 miles (+5,105)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,616 miles
- Test number
- 377348720135
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass144,511 miles (+7,042)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 144,511 miles
- Test number
- 748764935098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass137,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 137,469 miles
- Test number
- 355886424711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,469 miles (+7,699)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,469 miles
- Test number
- 709656765395
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass129,770 miles (+7,283)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 129,770 miles
- Test number
- 589895279790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,487 miles (+8,750)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 122,487 miles
- Test number
- 558587550804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,737 miles (+10,566)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 113,737 miles
- Test number
- 487813144389
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,171 miles (+9,503)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 103,171 miles
- Test number
- 567040743336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,668 miles (+9,412)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 93,668 miles
- Test number
- 276781242304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,256 miles (+8,943)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 84,256 miles
- Test number
- 798370841351
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,313 miles (+11,859)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 75,313 miles
- Test number
- 951801430317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,454 miles (+13,793)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 63,454 miles
- Test number
- 131101949326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,661 miles (+14,389)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,661 miles
- Test number
- 123652328369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,272 miles (+10,398)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,272 miles
- Test number
- 903055647379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,874 miles (+1,764)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,874 miles
- Test number
- 601768687098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 23,110 miles
- Test number
- 584345346385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 LCK
- Does LS53 LCK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 LCK expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 LCK?
- The MOT on LS53 LCK expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 LCK done?
- LS53 LCK was recorded at 162,302 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 7,750 miles a year.
- Has LS53 LCK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 LCK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS53 LCK 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 LCK find?
- LS53 LCK passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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