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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX52 JCVMOT history

LX52 JCV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

LX52 JCV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2023
Mileage
202,605 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 JCV
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
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 JCV was last recorded at 202,605 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,432 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
8,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 202,605 miles
  • 2022 – 199,693 miles
  • 2021 – 195,808 miles
  • 2020 – 183,850 miles
  • 2019 – 177,077 miles
  • 2018 – 168,700 miles
  • 2017 – 158,331 miles
  • 2016 – 147,169 miles
  • 2015 – 137,339 miles
  • 2014 – 128,644 miles
  • 2013 – 119,339 miles
  • 2012 – 107,359 miles
  • 2011 – 101,701 miles
  • 2010 – 95,805 miles
  • 2009 – 91,247 miles
  • 2008 – 81,147 miles
  • 2007 – 65,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,605 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mountings area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mountings area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust heat shields insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Various suspension bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,605 miles (+173)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,605 miles
    Test number
    105803883011
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mountings area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mountings area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,432 miles (+2,739)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,432 miles
    Test number
    395407341789
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,693 miles (+3,885)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    199,693 miles
    Test number
    546082100233
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,808 miles (+11,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    195,808 miles
    Test number
    126861979166
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill has had repair inc filler, but is not soft to finger and thumb pressure

  5. Pass183,850 miles (+6,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    183,850 miles
    Test number
    147537968453
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper split
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play and noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

  6. Pass177,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    177,077 miles
    Test number
    408496982194
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  7. Fail177,077 miles (+8,377)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,077 miles
    Test number
    246104348516
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  8. Pass168,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,700 miles
    Test number
    971650591410
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail168,696 miles (+10,365)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,696 miles
    Test number
    632195850955
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass158,331 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,331 miles
    Test number
    440157866566
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes deteriorated

  11. Fail158,329 miles (+11,160)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    985521657882
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes deteriorated

  12. Pass147,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,169 miles
    Test number
    570046749367
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s track rod end

  13. Fail147,169 miles (+9,830)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,169 miles
    Test number
    948510093034
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s track rod end

  14. Pass137,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,339 miles
    Test number
    316833205227
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Fail137,339 miles (+8,695)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,339 miles
    Test number
    808103105200
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Pass128,644 miles (+9,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,644 miles
    Test number
    309134904272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass119,339 miles (+11,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    396133363186
    • NoteRear seatbelts not tested due to child seats fitted

  18. Fail107,359 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,359 miles
    Test number
    205146232423
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass107,359 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,359 miles
    Test number
    555736232156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,701 miles (+5,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    105692311419
    • NoteChild seat fitted in rear of car, belt not tested

  21. Fail95,805 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    741894210035
    • Repaired at testFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass95,805 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    940984110048
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,247 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    182379809407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,147 miles
    Test number
    493541118017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail81,147 miles (+15,814)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,147 miles
    Test number
    351511718019
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass65,333 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    334971717095
    • NoteSurface corrosion noted to both front brake discs

Questions about LX52 JCV

Does LX52 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 JCV expired on 25 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 JCV?
The MOT on LX52 JCV expired on 25 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 JCV done?
LX52 JCV was recorded at 202,605 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 8,251 miles a year.
Has LX52 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 JCV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 JCV 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 JCV find?
LX52 JCV failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 8 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mountings area, and 13 more.

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