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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 NBJMOT history

LS53 NBJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

LS53 NBJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2025
Mileage
119,077 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NBJ was last recorded at 119,077 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 5,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2009: 2,631 miles, lower than 39,851 miles on 27 Nov 2008.

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
113,543 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,534 miles
Average per year
5,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,077 miles
  • 2023 – 113,543 miles
  • 2022 – 107,122 miles
  • 2021 – 99,275 miles
  • 2020 – 97,579 miles
  • 2019 – 93,208 miles
  • 2018 – 89,062 miles
  • 2017 – 81,569 miles
  • 2016 – 70,086 miles
  • 2015 – 57,085 miles
  • 2014 – 36,748 miles
  • 2013 – 19,283 miles
  • 2011 – 14,025 miles
  • 2010 – 8,077 miles
  • 2009 – 2,631 miles
  • 2008 – 39,851 miles
  • 2007 – 32,402 miles
  • 2006 – 23,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,077 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slight corroded

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,077 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    146861449838
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slight corroded

  2. Pass113,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    417399310304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,543 miles (+6,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    153855466638
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass107,122 miles (+7,847)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    233872203103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,275 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,275 miles
    Test number
    674140458399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,579 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    775411487699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,208 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    605179770260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,062 miles (+7,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    896572788646
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass81,569 miles (+11,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    783203178825
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass70,086 miles (+13,001)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    531623892267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,085 miles (+20,337)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    515241255020
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass36,748 miles (+17,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    156902054426
    • 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)

  13. Pass19,283 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    19,283 miles
    Test number
    128922053466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,025 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,025 miles
    Test number
    426269821392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  15. Pass14,025 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,025 miles
    Test number
    957839521344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail8,077 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,077 miles
    Test number
    731047520355
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass8,077 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    8,077 miles
    Test number
    790887320343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,631 miles (-37,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    2,631 miles
    Test number
    420040039321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,851 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,851 miles
    Test number
    981212938324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,402 miles (+9,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    150602437314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass23,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,100 miles
    Test number
    670081836326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 NBJ

Does LS53 NBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NBJ expired on 3 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NBJ?
The MOT on LS53 NBJ expired on 3 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NBJ done?
LS53 NBJ was recorded at 119,077 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
Has LS53 NBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NBJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 NBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 NBJ find?
LS53 NBJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: offside outer sill slight corroded.

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