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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX53 ZCZMOT history

LX53 ZCZ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LX53 ZCZ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,029 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZCZ
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
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZCZ was last recorded at 139,029 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,903 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,126 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,029 miles
  • 2025 – 136,903 miles
  • 2024 – 134,273 miles
  • 2023 – 130,662 miles
  • 2022 – 126,867 miles
  • 2021 – 122,953 miles
  • 2020 – 120,725 miles
  • 2019 – 116,655 miles
  • 2018 – 111,081 miles
  • 2017 – 105,940 miles
  • 2016 – 98,639 miles
  • 2015 – 89,343 miles
  • 2014 – 80,459 miles
  • 2013 – 71,184 miles
  • 2012 – 62,855 miles
  • 2011 – 54,577 miles
  • 2010 – 46,366 miles
  • 2009 – 37,450 miles
  • 2008 – 29,267 miles
  • 2007 – 24,347 miles
  • 2006 – 17,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, almost through primary rubber ***SIGNIFICANT*** (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, almost through primary rubber ***SIGNIFICANT*** (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,029 miles (+2,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,029 miles
    Test number
    878380487074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, almost through primary rubber ***SIGNIFICANT*** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, almost through primary rubber ***SIGNIFICANT*** (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,903 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,903 miles
    Test number
    412163223422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Fail136,886 miles (+2,613)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,886 miles
    Test number
    840050862333
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Pass134,273 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,273 miles
    Test number
    321016406720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,253 miles (+3,591)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,253 miles
    Test number
    238569561551
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,662 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    959227452663
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass126,867 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    213275751339
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail126,865 miles (+3,912)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,865 miles
    Test number
    944023368973
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed with in 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,953 miles (+2,228)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,953 miles
    Test number
    352283224146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side rear inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side rear outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side rear inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,725 miles (+4,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,725 miles
    Test number
    779624079995
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side rear inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,655 miles (+5,574)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    683096866640
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass111,081 miles (+5,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    942390743922
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump area

  13. Pass105,940 miles (+7,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    562883398846
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass98,639 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    886002705349
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cv boots leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail98,566 miles (+9,223)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,566 miles
    Test number
    229221350356
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cv boots leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass89,343 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    835170585170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,459 miles (+9,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    148865874162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,184 miles (+8,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    298637573420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass62,855 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    686468872128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,577 miles (+8,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    677162981157
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  21. Pass46,366 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    360927480191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,450 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    792612989137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    420914208200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,267 miles (+4,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    792574208259
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Fail24,347 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    322002747494
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass24,347 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    782232447227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,893 miles
    Test number
    421992246290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZCZ

Does LX53 ZCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZCZ is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZCZ?
The MOT on LX53 ZCZ is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZCZ done?
LX53 ZCZ was recorded at 139,029 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZCZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZCZ 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 ZCZ find?
LX53 ZCZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, almost through primary rubber ***significant***; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, almost through primary rubber ***significant***.

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