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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX52 SYJMOT history

LX52 SYJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LX52 SYJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
147,660 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 SYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 SYJ was last recorded at 147,660 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,644 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,660 miles
  • 2022 – 145,396 miles
  • 2021 – 134,628 miles
  • 2020 – 131,373 miles
  • 2018 – 125,164 miles
  • 2017 – 115,749 miles
  • 2016 – 107,261 miles
  • 2015 – 98,906 miles
  • 2014 – 90,869 miles
  • 2013 – 82,113 miles
  • 2012 – 76,743 miles
  • 2011 – 69,657 miles
  • 2010 – 62,775 miles
  • 2009 – 57,211 miles
  • 2008 – 51,609 miles
  • 2007 – 45,951 miles
  • 2006 – 37,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,660 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock top mounts wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,660 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,660 miles
    Test number
    832312551639
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,644 miles (+2,248)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,644 miles
    Test number
    688113684467
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,396 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,396 miles
    Test number
    127478713190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust repaired only (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,387 miles (+10,759)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,387 miles
    Test number
    555732622753
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,628 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    653655904427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,621 miles (+3,248)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    197402187168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,373 miles
    Test number
    671008633673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail131,373 miles (+6,209)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,373 miles
    Test number
    735254959955
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,164 miles
    Test number
    701731874884
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,164 miles (+9,415)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,164 miles
    Test number
    441291840856
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,749 miles (+8,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    550790398116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass107,261 miles (+8,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,261 miles
    Test number
    316866209803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass98,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,906 miles
    Test number
    830735188632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,905 miles (+8,036)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    370721963721
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass90,869 miles (+8,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    488019144225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,113 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    875788303256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,743 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    238023932279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,657 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,657 miles
    Test number
    619665761162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,775 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    213232960417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,211 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    850256769196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,609 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    834077358179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,951 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    201592757194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,499 miles
    Test number
    261829936138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 SYJ

Does LX52 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 SYJ expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 SYJ?
The MOT on LX52 SYJ expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 SYJ done?
LX52 SYJ was recorded at 147,660 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has LX52 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 SYJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 SYJ 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 SYJ find?
LX52 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: both front shock top mounts worn; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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