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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LS53 YGTMOT history

LS53 YGT is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

LS53 YGT black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
168,536 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YGT
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
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YGT was last recorded at 168,536 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 4,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,392 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,144 miles
Average per year
9,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,536 miles
  • 2020 – 164,392 miles
  • 2019 – 157,563 miles
  • 2018 – 146,140 miles
  • 2017 – 136,093 miles
  • 2016 – 122,976 miles
  • 2015 – 112,507 miles
  • 2014 – 101,520 miles
  • 2013 – 89,684 miles
  • 2012 – 81,072 miles
  • 2011 – 69,561 miles
  • 2010 – 60,621 miles
  • 2009 – 52,080 miles
  • 2008 – 45,292 miles
  • 2007 – 36,256 miles
  • 2006 – 26,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,536 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot as slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,536 miles (+4,144)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,536 miles
    Test number
    154794931786
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot as slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,392 miles (+6,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,392 miles
    Test number
    400941604949
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass157,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,563 miles
    Test number
    769253301703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,561 miles (+11,421)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,561 miles
    Test number
    469475177406
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass146,140 miles (+10,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,140 miles
    Test number
    153009434290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    740269833295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,091 miles (+13,115)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,091 miles
    Test number
    674138385429
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass122,976 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,976 miles
    Test number
    958198144555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,507 miles
    Test number
    750923886158
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail112,506 miles (+10,986)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,506 miles
    Test number
    136827900493
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass101,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    768464604331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail101,519 miles (+11,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,519 miles
    Test number
    808404804307
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass89,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    396177093449
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail89,684 miles (+8,612)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    969507393265
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,072 miles (+117)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    725735612314
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNSF tyre heavily worn on treadshoulders
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Fail80,955 miles (+11,394)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    775016402363
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNSF tyre heavily worn on treadshoulders
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass69,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    537788491299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,561 miles (+8,940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    417008891291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass60,621 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    872990900387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,080 miles (+6,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,080 miles
    Test number
    860545899228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass45,292 miles (+9,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    143296208357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass36,256 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    280538197221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    373563906330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,808 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    733953506333
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn almost too wear bars

Questions about LS53 YGT

Does LS53 YGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YGT expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YGT?
The MOT on LS53 YGT expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YGT done?
LS53 YGT was recorded at 168,536 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 9,427 miles a year.
Has LS53 YGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YGT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 YGT 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 YGT find?
LS53 YGT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot as slight damage; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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