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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX52 FHJMOT history

LX52 FHJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

LX52 FHJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
141,726 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FHJ was last recorded at 141,726 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,572 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,154 miles
Average per year
6,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,726 miles
  • 2022 – 139,572 miles
  • 2021 – 138,867 miles
  • 2020 – 136,681 miles
  • 2019 – 134,695 miles
  • 2018 – 132,490 miles
  • 2017 – 124,466 miles
  • 2016 – 113,894 miles
  • 2015 – 99,716 miles
  • 2014 – 92,936 miles
  • 2013 – 80,289 miles
  • 2012 – 71,343 miles
  • 2011 – 60,906 miles
  • 2010 – 51,628 miles
  • 2009 – 45,048 miles
  • 2008 – 39,515 miles
  • 2006 – 27,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,726 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front tyre deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,726 miles (+2,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,726 miles
    Test number
    570803533967
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass139,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,572 miles
    Test number
    451368715390
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail139,570 miles (+703)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    598160994281
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,867 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,867 miles
    Test number
    729398632858
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,864 miles (+2,183)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    438093346118
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective flange clamps defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,681 miles
    Test number
    583005532748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,681 miles (+1,986)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,681 miles
    Test number
    896424442469
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass134,695 miles (+2,205)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    342007952996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    594572377379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,490 miles (+8,024)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    531669882518
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,466 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,466 miles
    Test number
    738916164234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated

  12. Fail124,389 miles (+10,495)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    696458888891
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated

  13. Pass113,894 miles (+14,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    125230518124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,716 miles (+6,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,716 miles
    Test number
    606994978707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass92,936 miles (+12,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    347408864431
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  16. Pass80,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,289 miles
    Test number
    385825843231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail80,289 miles (+8,946)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,289 miles
    Test number
    965785943251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass71,343 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    395332572414
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail71,314 miles (+10,408)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    216750672206
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail60,906 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    599395851297
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s resr tyre cracking

  21. Pass60,906 miles (+9,278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    928335951250
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s resr tyre cracking

  22. Pass51,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    624463370223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Fail51,628 miles (+6,580)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    651583870214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass45,048 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    434658349228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,515 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,515 miles
    Test number
    364862968493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,546 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    381177958052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass37,546 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    630017458002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    313376976225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FHJ

Does LX52 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FHJ expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FHJ?
The MOT on LX52 FHJ expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FHJ done?
LX52 FHJ was recorded at 141,726 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 6,712 miles a year.
Has LX52 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FHJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 FHJ 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 LX52 FHJ find?
LX52 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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