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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX53 RLYMOT history

LX53 RLY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

LX53 RLY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
110,528 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RLY was last recorded at 110,528 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,528 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,528 miles
  • 2022 – 103,466 miles
  • 2021 – 97,215 miles
  • 2020 – 92,178 miles
  • 2019 – 88,849 miles
  • 2018 – 87,894 miles
  • 2017 – 76,389 miles
  • 2016 – 72,317 miles
  • 2015 – 68,884 miles
  • 2014 – 66,463 miles
  • 2013 – 57,419 miles
  • 2012 – 47,033 miles
  • 2011 – 40,527 miles
  • 2010 – 36,440 miles
  • 2009 – 31,112 miles
  • 2008 – 26,626 miles
  • 2007 – 19,322 miles
  • 2006 – 12,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,528 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    889999521839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail110,528 miles (+7,062)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    265662790229
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass103,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    156466312466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  4. Fail103,446 miles (+6,231)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    437563438643
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  5. Pass97,215 miles (+5,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    369736025845
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass92,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    902328201135
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail92,178 miles (+3,329)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    830477985560
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass88,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    839307348065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,849 miles (+955)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    760344758437
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,894 miles (+6,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    157009125246
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail81,893 miles (+5,504)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    975397142054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass76,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    149919274873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,389 miles (+4,072)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    724763505618
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,317 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    612195723422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,884 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    447414712466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,463 miles (+9,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    508942474281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,419 miles (+10,386)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    767781463214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,033 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    558906252286
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,033 miles (+6,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    596636252255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,527 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    329876661411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    941524850222
    • NoteRear number plate startint to delaminate

  22. Fail36,440 miles (+5,328)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    892223450247
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear number plate startint to delaminate

  23. Pass31,112 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    734199559253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    250893678297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,624 miles (+7,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    494703978207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,322 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    293068067225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,512 miles
    Test number
    463701176207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 RLY

Does LX53 RLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 RLY expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RLY?
The MOT on LX53 RLY expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 RLY done?
LX53 RLY was recorded at 110,528 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has LX53 RLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RLY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 RLY 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 RLY find?
LX53 RLY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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