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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LT52 FVDMOT history

LT52 FVD is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LT52 FVD green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
74,985 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 FVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT52 FVD was last recorded at 74,985 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,709 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,276 miles
Average per year
1,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,985 miles
  • 2024 – 70,709 miles
  • 2023 – 65,472 miles
  • 2022 – 64,174 miles
  • 2021 – 63,108 miles
  • 2020 – 62,927 miles
  • 2019 – 61,746 miles
  • 2018 – 60,696 miles
  • 2017 – 59,810 miles
  • 2016 – 57,792 miles
  • 2015 – 55,584 miles
  • 2014 – 53,562 miles
  • 2013 – 51,039 miles
  • 2012 – 47,784 miles
  • 2011 – 46,143 miles
  • 2010 – 45,008 miles
  • 2009 – 44,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,985 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration catalytic converter faulty ratel broken (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail74,985 miles (+4,276)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    567629185175
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration catalytic converter faulty ratel broken (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass70,709 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    743041091368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,472 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    950199439603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    977448811388
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,174 miles (+1,066)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    765948547074
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,108 miles (+181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    157581617937
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,927 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    664223623691
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four tyre's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,927 miles (+6)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    886872350995
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four tyre's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,921 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    185651868165
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four spring's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge's of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail62,921 miles (+1,175)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    227900563055
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four spring's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge's of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    137085749792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail61,740 miles (+1,044)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    571166852966
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested due to brake flexible hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass60,696 miles (+886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    141927272272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on both edge's of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass59,810 miles (+2,018)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    531967504983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on both edge's
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll four coil spring's corroding

  15. Pass57,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    629078672953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail57,792 miles (+2,208)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    101053541435
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass55,584 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    287879685073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid level half way

  18. Fail55,584 miles (+2,022)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    608909685090
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid level half way

  19. Pass53,562 miles (+2,523)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    847302694030
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's cracking
    • NoteBrake fluid level slightly low
    • NoteFront brake disc's slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight damage down nearside of vehicle

  20. Pass51,039 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    199613293018
    • NoteR/ link gators starting to perish
    • NoteR/ number pate has slight water damage
    • NoteSlight play in both r/ wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight weep from steering rack

  21. Fail51,039 miles (+3,255)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    747553393099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteR/ link gators starting to perish
    • NoteR/ number pate has slight water damage
    • NoteSlight play in both r/ wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight weep from steering rack

  22. Pass47,784 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,784 miles
    Test number
    808543292010
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass46,143 miles (+1,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    378552901132
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  24. Pass45,008 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    171118680430
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass44,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,029 miles
    Test number
    120452799443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    613038598034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    754988198089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    901916897255
    • NoteClutch

  29. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    480622376246
    • NoteODO meter is not displayed. † †Hand brake lever travels a little too high.

Questions about LT52 FVD

Does LT52 FVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 FVD expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 FVD?
The MOT on LT52 FVD expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 FVD done?
LT52 FVD was recorded at 74,985 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,840 miles a year.
Has LT52 FVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 FVD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 FVD 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 LT52 FVD find?
LT52 FVD failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration catalytic converter faulty ratel broken; nearside front headlamp aim too far to the right, and 7 more.

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