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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LX52 YBFMOT history

LX52 YBF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LX52 YBF silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,073 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 YBF
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
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 YBF was last recorded at 144,073 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,985 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,073 miles
  • 2024 – 139,831 miles
  • 2023 – 135,087 miles
  • 2022 – 130,169 miles
  • 2021 – 126,042 miles
  • 2020 – 122,822 miles
  • 2019 – 118,516 miles
  • 2018 – 114,607 miles
  • 2017 – 110,317 miles
  • 2016 – 104,095 miles
  • 2015 – 98,861 miles
  • 2014 – 92,042 miles
  • 2013 – 89,587 miles
  • 2012 – 88,404 miles
  • 2011 – 83,870 miles
  • 2010 – 77,705 miles
  • 2009 – 71,280 miles
  • 2008 – 62,645 miles
  • 2007 – 51,753 miles
  • 2006 – 38,443 miles
  • 2005 – 25,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,073 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,073 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,073 miles
    Test number
    210850832481
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail143,985 miles (+4,154)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    426061159648
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass139,831 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,831 miles
    Test number
    147325870025
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail139,822 miles (+4,735)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,822 miles
    Test number
    798770384049
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass135,087 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    288776047801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail135,084 miles (+4,915)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,084 miles
    Test number
    902297102307
    • DangerousCoolant leak
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass130,169 miles (+4,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,169 miles
    Test number
    295354636489
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass126,042 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    957721486511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass122,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    794329301769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious exhaust heatshields loose
  10. Fail122,822 miles (+4,306)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    881819986611
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious exhaust heatshields loose
  11. Pass118,516 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,516 miles
    Test number
    990736665113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH PIPES
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass114,607 miles (+4,290)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    398363131931
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass110,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    399060807222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail110,317 miles (+6,222)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    925153238538
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass104,095 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    502209945729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,861 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    865683438269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass92,042 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    527398844200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,587 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    855836143287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,404 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    167918242279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    895617671224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,870 miles (+6,165)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    365707971212
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePower steeing fluid low
  22. Pass77,705 miles (+6,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    713529770267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass71,280 miles (+8,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    270934479287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,645 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    520685078250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  25. Fail62,645 miles (+10,892)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    202865978201
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  26. Pass51,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,753 miles
    Test number
    380899567201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,753 miles (+13,310)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,753 miles
    Test number
    294099167252
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass38,443 miles (+12,510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    964148866219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    25,933 miles
    Test number
    864999765261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,933 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,933 miles
    Test number
    760769865264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 YBF

Does LX52 YBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 YBF is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 YBF?
The MOT on LX52 YBF is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 YBF done?
LX52 YBF was recorded at 144,073 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
Has LX52 YBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 YBF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 YBF 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 YBF find?
LX52 YBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust mounting defective; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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