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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LS53 YGWMOT history

LS53 YGW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LS53 YGW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,064 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YGW was last recorded at 95,064 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,065 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,999 miles
Average per year
4,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,064 miles
  • 2025 – 92,065 miles
  • 2024 – 88,871 miles
  • 2023 – 86,877 miles
  • 2022 – 84,878 miles
  • 2021 – 83,051 miles
  • 2020 – 82,111 miles
  • 2019 – 78,474 miles
  • 2018 – 73,341 miles
  • 2017 – 67,288 miles
  • 2016 – 62,512 miles
  • 2015 – 57,351 miles
  • 2014 – 52,781 miles
  • 2013 – 48,066 miles
  • 2012 – 42,661 miles
  • 2011 – 36,160 miles
  • 2010 – 30,921 miles
  • 2009 – 25,662 miles
  • 2008 – 20,015 miles
  • 2007 – 15,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,064 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,064 miles (+2,999)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,064 miles
    Test number
    368186603595
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,065 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    682408080248
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.

  3. Fail92,065 miles (+3,194)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    809741039863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.

  4. Pass88,871 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    394089280942
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail88,870 miles (+1,993)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    129383919627
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,877 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,877 miles
    Test number
    548821284376
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,877 miles (+1,999)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,877 miles
    Test number
    124284592269
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,878 miles (+1,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    414744246420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has limited reserve travel

  9. Pass83,051 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,051 miles
    Test number
    749952500342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,111 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    800890253351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,104 miles (+3,630)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    369919500785
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass78,474 miles (+5,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    893370600855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has uneven tread wear to inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has limited reserve travel

  13. Pass73,341 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    714725052081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass67,288 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    598269064175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,512 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,512 miles
    Test number
    614727941085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,351 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    449656615248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,781 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    308865124212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,066 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    285640823248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,661 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    357325112418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,160 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    806224121220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,921 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,921 miles
    Test number
    384824420290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,662 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    330154229416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,015 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,015 miles
    Test number
    592921628220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass15,030 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,030 miles
    Test number
    142317127251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cut,suggest replacement

  25. Fail15,030 miles (+1,433)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,030 miles
    Test number
    873387027296
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cut,suggest replacement

  26. Pass13,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,597 miles
    Test number
    631606137032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YGW

Does LS53 YGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YGW is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YGW?
The MOT on LS53 YGW is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YGW done?
LS53 YGW was recorded at 95,064 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,167 miles a year.
Has LS53 YGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YGW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YGW 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 YGW find?
LS53 YGW passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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