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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LX53 RCUMOT history

LX53 RCU is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LX53 RCU grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
99,851 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RCU was last recorded at 99,851 miles on 22 May 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,840 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,851 miles
  • 2019 – 90,964 miles
  • 2018 – 84,405 miles
  • 2017 – 78,547 miles
  • 2016 – 70,705 miles
  • 2015 – 66,072 miles
  • 2014 – 56,593 miles
  • 2013 – 46,038 miles
  • 2012 – 45,394 miles
  • 2011 – 44,615 miles
  • 2010 – 41,312 miles
  • 2009 – 36,999 miles
  • 2008 – 29,820 miles
  • 2007 – 24,633 miles
  • 2006 – 19,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,851 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    859294891184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail99,840 miles (+8,876)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    109459462518
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,964 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,964 miles
    Test number
    601528864790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail90,949 miles (+6,544)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    474483484260
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,405 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    395311476641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    177334607688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,547 miles (+43)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    913312563128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Fail78,504 miles (+7,799)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    331045787633
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres badly worn on inner edges

  9. Pass70,705 miles (+4,633)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    990138351212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres bald inside edges but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split but clearing

  10. Pass66,072 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    618548855088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn inner side

  11. Fail66,066 miles (+9,473)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    138184455450
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn inner side

  12. Pass56,593 miles (+10,555)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    928983354094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass46,038 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    386425523004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,394 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    398214662436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,615 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,615 miles
    Test number
    855993241239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,312 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    323649030455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,999 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,999 miles
    Test number
    492976019465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,820 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    794380048267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,633 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    170905257293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,566 miles
    Test number
    293352546267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 RCU

Does LX53 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 RCU expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RCU?
The MOT on LX53 RCU expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 RCU done?
LX53 RCU was recorded at 99,851 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has LX53 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 RCU 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 LX53 RCU find?
LX53 RCU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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