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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LU03 LEYMOT history

LU03 LEY is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LU03 LEY white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,332 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 LEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 LEY was last recorded at 73,332 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 8,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,052 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,280 miles
Average per year
4,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,332 miles
  • 2025 – 65,052 miles
  • 2024 – 56,838 miles
  • 2023 – 52,206 miles
  • 2022 – 50,428 miles
  • 2021 – 49,893 miles
  • 2020 – 49,417 miles
  • 2019 – 48,501 miles
  • 2018 – 44,946 miles
  • 2017 – 39,203 miles
  • 2016 – 31,332 miles
  • 2015 – 23,653 miles
  • 2014 – 16,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,332 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryProtective undertrays fitted
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,332 miles (+8,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    230832741637
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryProtective undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass65,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    832586005690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail65,052 miles (+8,214)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    822485479346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass56,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    949042628419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,838 miles (+4,632)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    196701989880
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass52,206 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    708348599906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,428 miles (+535)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,428 miles
    Test number
    123519896446
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass49,893 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    385280939702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,417 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    531023014429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,501 miles (+3,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    131190556577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass44,946 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,946 miles
    Test number
    794912770303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail44,911 miles (+5,708)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    336606852153
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass39,203 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    200692428865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,332 miles (+7,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    674089136792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine components
  15. Pass23,653 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,653 miles
    Test number
    856233792128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,970 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,970 miles
    Test number
    297829744282
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LU03 LEY

Does LU03 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 LEY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 LEY?
The MOT on LU03 LEY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 LEY done?
LU03 LEY was recorded at 73,332 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,923 miles a year.
Has LU03 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 LEY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LU03 LEY 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 LU03 LEY find?
LU03 LEY passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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