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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 NAEMOT history

LS53 NAE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

LS53 NAE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2021
Mileage
31,410 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NAE
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
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 NAE was last recorded at 31,410 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 4,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2015: 3,699 miles, lower than 91,529 miles on 20 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,102 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,308 miles
Average per year
867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 31,410 miles
  • 2020 – 27,102 miles
  • 2019 – 23,366 miles
  • 2018 – 18,100 miles
  • 2017 – 13,353 miles
  • 2016 – 8,396 miles
  • 2015 – 3,699 miles
  • 2014 – 91,529 miles
  • 2013 – 88,181 miles
  • 2012 – 84,894 miles
  • 2011 – 73,200 miles
  • 2010 – 57,553 miles
  • 2009 – 47,414 miles
  • 2008 – 33,788 miles
  • 2007 – 24,943 miles
  • 2006 – 18,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail31,410 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint both clamps rusted away (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit / edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail31,410 miles (+4,308)2 dangerous5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,410 miles
    Test number
    800937023613
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint both clamps rusted away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit / edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass27,102 miles (+3,736)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    920910159851
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass23,366 miles (+5,266)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    362494902407
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass18,100 miles (+4,747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,100 miles
    Test number
    387790290223
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass13,353 miles (+4,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    13,353 miles
    Test number
    422343781055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass8,396 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    8,396 miles
    Test number
    926921289420
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass3,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    3,699 miles
    Test number
    585237887652
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from underside of engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail3,699 miles (-87,830)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,699 miles
    Test number
    466042913805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from underside of engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass91,529 miles (+3,348)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    755473194203
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass88,181 miles (+3,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    786911103307
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass84,894 miles (+11,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    208692712382
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass73,200 miles (+15,647)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    835150801326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,553 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    414852790237
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S mirror casing is lose

  14. Fail57,553 miles (+10,139)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    910132090205
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S mirror casing is lose

  15. Pass47,414 miles (+13,626)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,414 miles
    Test number
    483976959413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    440012438330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,786 miles (+8,843)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    620212338380
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S door mirror cracked. Rear number plate starting to peel. Rear brakes noisy - squeaking.

  18. Pass24,943 miles (+6,719)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    694167727337
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate is peeling
    • NoteRear wiper is split

  19. Pass18,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,224 miles
    Test number
    734843536391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NAE

Does LS53 NAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NAE expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NAE?
The MOT on LS53 NAE expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NAE done?
LS53 NAE was recorded at 31,410 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 867 miles a year.
Has LS53 NAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NAE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 NAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 NAE find?
LS53 NAE failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; headlamp aim not tested, and 18 more.

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