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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 LGUMOT history

LS53 LGU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LS53 LGU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,672 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LGU was last recorded at 75,672 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,617 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,055 miles
Average per year
3,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,672 miles
  • 2025 – 74,617 miles
  • 2024 – 67,644 miles
  • 2023 – 66,412 miles
  • 2022 – 65,809 miles
  • 2021 – 64,518 miles
  • 2020 – 64,282 miles
  • 2019 – 63,633 miles
  • 2018 – 62,776 miles
  • 2017 – 58,756 miles
  • 2016 – 50,209 miles
  • 2015 – 45,989 miles
  • 2014 – 38,333 miles
  • 2013 – 34,870 miles
  • 2012 – 31,123 miles
  • 2011 – 23,692 miles
  • 2010 – 19,004 miles
  • 2009 – 18,549 miles
  • 2008 – 16,950 miles
  • 2007 – 15,022 miles
  • 2006 – 11,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,672 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,672 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    768704608057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    203705376744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail74,617 miles (+6,973)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    678811500770
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coolant leak Coolant leak from coolant expansion bottle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass67,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    994638878662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,644 miles (+1,232)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    873125025731
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,412 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    578356654027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,809 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    966706125208
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  8. Pass64,518 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    565457981013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,282 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,282 miles
    Test number
    169684812766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,633 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    954713307902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,776 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,776 miles
    Test number
    392956577373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,756 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,756 miles
    Test number
    605442395925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    986707774175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,209 miles (+4,220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    486691057680
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass45,989 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,989 miles
    Test number
    197604195420
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail45,986 miles (+7,653)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    857227785003
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass38,333 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,333 miles
    Test number
    208669894082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    808658393068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,870 miles (+3,747)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    635698793099
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass31,123 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    828690712168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    678208471032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,692 miles (+4,688)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    497908371064
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass19,004 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,004 miles
    Test number
    923236000153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,549 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,549 miles
    Test number
    403955529392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,950 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,950 miles
    Test number
    731251598287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,022 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,022 miles
    Test number
    190801527384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,445 miles
    Test number
    592412416363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LGU

Does LS53 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LGU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LGU?
The MOT on LS53 LGU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LGU done?
LS53 LGU was recorded at 75,672 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,319 miles a year.
Has LS53 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LGU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 LGU 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 LGU find?
LS53 LGU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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