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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX53 ZFHMOT history

LX53 ZFH is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LX53 ZFH silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,676 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZFH
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
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZFH was last recorded at 56,676 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 6,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2019: 19,577 miles, lower than 86,578 miles on 23 May 2018.

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
50,556 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,120 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,676 miles
  • 2024 – 50,556 miles
  • 2023 – 41,577 miles
  • 2022 – 35,242 miles
  • 2021 – 31,222 miles
  • 2020 – 27,034 miles
  • 2019 – 19,577 miles
  • 2018 – 86,578 miles
  • 2017 – 81,571 miles
  • 2016 – 75,854 miles
  • 2015 – 70,493 miles
  • 2014 – 66,000 miles
  • 2013 – 61,907 miles
  • 2012 – 57,662 miles
  • 2011 – 53,718 miles
  • 2010 – 49,877 miles
  • 2009 – 45,280 miles
  • 2008 – 41,142 miles
  • 2007 – 36,379 miles
  • 2006 – 30,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,676 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,676 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    921275178628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass50,556 miles (+8,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    616187100945
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass41,577 miles (+6,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    203135732484
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,242 miles (+4,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    749293540678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass31,222 miles (+4,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    524860590568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass27,034 miles (+7,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,034 miles
    Test number
    878570380259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre outer tread section worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass19,577 miles (-67,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,577 miles
    Test number
    280819148311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,578 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    671628477660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,571 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,571 miles
    Test number
    248880969888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,854 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,854 miles
    Test number
    949487583805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    447782035158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail70,493 miles (+4,493)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    388771835130
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass66,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    728836784182
    • NoteBrackets holding cat exhaust corroded

  14. Fail66,000 miles (+4,093)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    885026784127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrackets holding cat exhaust corroded

  15. Pass61,907 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    777101403297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,662 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    365196792183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,718 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,718 miles
    Test number
    917027591164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,877 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    302181700266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,852 miles (+4,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    324028190135
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  20. Fail45,280 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    284449999178
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  21. Pass45,280 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    374229899146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,142 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,142 miles
    Test number
    204193508286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,379 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    362335507435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    110040106270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,497 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    373940806222
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LX53 ZFH

Does LX53 ZFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZFH is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZFH?
The MOT on LX53 ZFH is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZFH done?
LX53 ZFH was recorded at 56,676 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZFH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2015.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 ZFH find?
LX53 ZFH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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