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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX53 ZBGMOT history

LX53 ZBG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

LX53 ZBG silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2024
Mileage
92,766 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZBG was last recorded at 92,766 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,742 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,766 miles
  • 2022 – 85,094 miles
  • 2021 – 80,652 miles
  • 2020 – 73,010 miles
  • 2019 – 68,578 miles
  • 2018 – 60,580 miles
  • 2017 – 55,423 miles
  • 2016 – 53,027 miles
  • 2015 – 51,833 miles
  • 2014 – 50,193 miles
  • 2013 – 48,358 miles
  • 2012 – 46,147 miles
  • 2011 – 42,164 miles
  • 2010 – 37,417 miles
  • 2009 – 32,211 miles
  • 2008 – 28,581 miles
  • 2007 – 24,559 miles
  • 2006 – 19,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,766 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine coolant on minimum levelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHorn sound poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp inopRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,766 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    533797295466
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant on minimum level
    • AdvisoryHorn sound poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail92,742 miles (+7,648)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    182083978255
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant on minimum level
    • AdvisoryHorn sound poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass85,094 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    604171575453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail84,998 miles (+4,346)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    779917524179
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass80,652 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    450169703676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps inop
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail80,631 miles (+7,621)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    596885024117
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil below minimum level
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps inop
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass73,010 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    709604771148
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail73,010 miles (+4,432)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    699890077087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass68,578 miles (+7,998)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    386325795422
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass60,580 miles (+5,157)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    310397664706
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,423 miles (+2,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    690493121490
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to wear on edges

  12. Pass53,027 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    122420837186
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass51,833 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    857044405269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass50,193 miles (+1,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,193 miles
    Test number
    465062314245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    545189793124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,357 miles (+2,210)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    779659193154
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,147 miles (+3,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    305773412222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,164 miles (+4,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    297912471129
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on edge

  19. Pass37,417 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    871634870152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,211 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    583877949136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,581 miles (+4,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    203810148427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,559 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,559 miles
    Test number
    662187737186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    604391246285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZBG

Does LX53 ZBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZBG expired on 24 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZBG?
The MOT on LX53 ZBG expired on 24 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZBG done?
LX53 ZBG was recorded at 92,766 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZBG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZBG 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 ZBG find?
LX53 ZBG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: central front lower exhaust mounting defective rusted off; engine coolant on minimum level; horn sound poor, and 2 more.

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