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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 TKVMOT history

LS53 TKV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS53 TKV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,623 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 TKV
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 TKV was last recorded at 91,623 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,265 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,358 miles
Average per year
3,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,623 miles
  • 2024 – 87,265 miles
  • 2023 – 84,885 miles
  • 2022 – 82,735 miles
  • 2021 – 79,660 miles
  • 2020 – 76,778 miles
  • 2019 – 74,303 miles
  • 2018 – 68,813 miles
  • 2017 – 63,673 miles
  • 2016 – 58,957 miles
  • 2015 – 55,263 miles
  • 2014 – 50,377 miles
  • 2013 – 47,236 miles
  • 2012 – 43,800 miles
  • 2011 – 39,238 miles
  • 2010 – 34,734 miles
  • 2009 – 30,465 miles
  • 2008 – 25,316 miles
  • 2007 – 21,440 miles
  • 2006 – 17,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,623 miles (+4,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    939381844414
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass87,265 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,265 miles
    Test number
    823005267388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,885 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    422164075458
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail84,876 miles (+2,141)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    505207512092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass82,735 miles (+3,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    938536069506
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass79,660 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    780069951430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,778 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    807590917138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,303 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    732604522100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    692075576236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,812 miles (+5,139)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,812 miles
    Test number
    877059514525
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass63,673 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,673 miles
    Test number
    444147137379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass58,957 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    326220693669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,263 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    698919141297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,377 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,377 miles
    Test number
    698561524307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,236 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    929942413300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,800 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    109987802338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,238 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,238 miles
    Test number
    445052521347
    • 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)
  18. Pass34,734 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    483499570212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,465 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,465 miles
    Test number
    421136689277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,316 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    534140478266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,440 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    713614187280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    793362386289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 TKV

Does LS53 TKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 TKV is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 TKV?
The MOT on LS53 TKV is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 TKV done?
LS53 TKV was recorded at 91,623 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,890 miles a year.
Has LS53 TKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 TKV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 TKV 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 TKV find?
LS53 TKV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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