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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX52 FJNMOT history

LX52 FJN is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LX52 FJN grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,939 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FJN was last recorded at 124,939 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2006: 32,648 miles, lower than 33,849 miles on 21 Sept 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,044 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,895 miles
Average per year
4,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,939 miles
  • 2025 – 119,044 miles
  • 2024 – 114,827 miles
  • 2023 – 113,626 miles
  • 2022 – 111,076 miles
  • 2021 – 109,402 miles
  • 2020 – 108,888 miles
  • 2019 – 107,275 miles
  • 2018 – 104,895 miles
  • 2017 – 100,240 miles
  • 2016 – 95,649 miles
  • 2015 – 90,599 miles
  • 2014 – 86,705 miles
  • 2013 – 81,085 miles
  • 2012 – 76,559 miles
  • 2011 – 73,121 miles
  • 2010 – 69,508 miles
  • 2009 – 63,495 miles
  • 2008 – 53,027 miles
  • 2007 – 41,378 miles
  • 2006 – 32,648 miles
  • 2005 – 33,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,939 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear metal fuel filler pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,939 miles (+5,895)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,939 miles
    Test number
    802355745711
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,044 miles
    Test number
    194134349509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,044 miles (+4,217)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,044 miles
    Test number
    738154136095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass114,827 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,827 miles
    Test number
    353943482814
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass113,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    717112971709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

  6. Fail113,626 miles (+2,550)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    445378791132
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

  7. Pass111,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,076 miles
    Test number
    625645845957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp assy loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis rail under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Fail111,076 miles (+1,674)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,076 miles
    Test number
    689249434788
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp assy loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis rail under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass109,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    137354250268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,402 miles (+514)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    571775693309
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass108,888 miles (+190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    780139014494
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel filler pipes corroded

  12. Fail108,698 miles (+1,423)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    570074755266
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel filler pipes corroded

  13. Pass107,275 miles (+2,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,275 miles
    Test number
    475690082320
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass104,895 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    305562804953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    164342801432
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

  16. Fail100,240 miles (+4,591)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    172397264393
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

  17. Pass95,649 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    637585752714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    396925445469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,599 miles (+3,894)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    668625345245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass86,705 miles (+5,620)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,705 miles
    Test number
    295257544207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass81,085 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    886891963266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,559 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    239355652277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,121 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    319979251226
    • NoteCracking to both rear tyres - rear number plate delaminating - power steering rack damp - corrosion & pitting to rear brake discs

  24. Fail73,121 miles (+3,613)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    975219951295
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCracking to both rear tyres - rear number plate delaminating - power steering rack damp - corrosion & pitting to rear brake discs

  25. Pass69,508 miles (+6,013)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    281173260280
    • NoteAdvise,o\s\f tyre balding on inner edge.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass63,495 miles (+10,468)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    582626049242
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating - rear exhaust mounting corroding

  27. Pass53,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    721899348232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,027 miles (+11,649)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    201489748225
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note21& inbalance accross front brakes
    • NoteLipping to both front brake discs
    • NoteN/s/f washer part blocked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on tread depth
    • NotePower steering rack damp

  29. Pass41,378 miles (+8,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    530062567279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass32,648 miles (-1,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,648 miles
    Test number
    181303266279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,849 miles
    Test number
    401434565202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FJN

Does LX52 FJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FJN is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FJN?
The MOT on LX52 FJN is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FJN done?
LX52 FJN was recorded at 124,939 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,363 miles a year.
Has LX52 FJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FJN has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 FJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 FJN find?
LX52 FJN passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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