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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX53 VTFMOT history

LX53 VTF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LX53 VTF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,880 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VTF was last recorded at 33,880 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2009: 9 miles, lower than 36,107 miles on 27 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,707 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,173 miles
Average per year
1,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,880 miles
  • 2024 – 31,707 miles
  • 2023 – 31,029 miles
  • 2022 – 29,101 miles
  • 2021 – 28,381 miles
  • 2020 – 27,552 miles
  • 2019 – 23,197 miles
  • 2018 – 19,931 miles
  • 2017 – 17,957 miles
  • 2016 – 17,383 miles
  • 2015 – 15,477 miles
  • 2014 – 14,665 miles
  • 2013 – 13,128 miles
  • 2012 – 10,770 miles
  • 2011 – 6,547 miles
  • 2010 – 3,521 miles
  • 2009 – 9 miles
  • 2008 – 33,401 miles
  • 2007 – 20,408 miles
  • 2006 – 13,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,880 miles
  • AdvisoryFront / rear underfloor components generally corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,880 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    547036079197
    • AdvisoryFront / rear underfloor components generally corroded

  2. Pass31,707 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    607174774782
    • AdvisoryFront / rear underfloor suspension components generally corroded

  3. Pass31,029 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    562822929496
    • AdvisoryFront /rear underfloor suspension components generally corroded

  4. Pass29,101 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,101 miles
    Test number
    521360467707
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor front / rear suspension components generally corroded

  5. Pass28,381 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    865698735184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    711894992721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,552 miles (+4,355)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    597587580338
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass23,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    545454660113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,197 miles (+3,266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    283927691140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass19,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    516984289352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail19,931 miles (+1,974)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    838955206602
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass17,957 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    623145731338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail17,957 miles (+574)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    351183218767
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass17,383 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    340039337840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail17,383 miles (+1,906)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    331486209938
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass15,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,477 miles
    Test number
    955796245174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail15,476 miles (+811)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,476 miles
    Test number
    219266445410
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass14,665 miles (+1,537)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,665 miles
    Test number
    206845354113
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass13,128 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    13,128 miles
    Test number
    338528143193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass10,770 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    10,770 miles
    Test number
    367682552132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  21. Pass6,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,547 miles
    Test number
    955819521168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail6,547 miles (+3,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,547 miles
    Test number
    505429321108
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass3,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    3,521 miles
    Test number
    224328650103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail3,521 miles (+3,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,521 miles
    Test number
    543388250196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass9 miles (-36,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    551982259105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail36,107 miles (+2,706)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    322647649100
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass33,401 miles (+12,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    950756858133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,408 miles (+6,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,408 miles
    Test number
    103491937102
    • NoteEvidence of wear on front brake disc's

  29. Pass13,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,585 miles
    Test number
    204359056415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VTF

Does LX53 VTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 VTF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VTF?
The MOT on LX53 VTF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 VTF done?
LX53 VTF was recorded at 33,880 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 1,043 miles a year.
Has LX53 VTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VTF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 VTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 VTF find?
LX53 VTF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front / rear underfloor components generally corroded.

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