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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LX53 ZFLMOT history

LX53 ZFL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

LX53 ZFL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
105,354 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZFL
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
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZFL was last recorded at 105,354 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,941 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,413 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,354 miles
  • 2021 – 101,941 miles
  • 2020 – 95,554 miles
  • 2019 – 92,292 miles
  • 2018 – 85,436 miles
  • 2017 – 80,706 miles
  • 2016 – 78,450 miles
  • 2015 – 74,792 miles
  • 2014 – 69,522 miles
  • 2013 – 66,626 miles
  • 2012 – 65,037 miles
  • 2011 – 61,616 miles
  • 2010 – 57,680 miles
  • 2009 – 51,824 miles
  • 2008 – 45,280 miles
  • 2007 – 39,014 miles
  • 2006 – 35,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,354 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,354 miles (+3,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    110108930373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass101,941 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,941 miles
    Test number
    931609253372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,554 miles (+3,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    620064886709
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass92,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    891362740987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail92,292 miles (+6,856)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    157661177122
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,436 miles (+4,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    365227961214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass80,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,706 miles
    Test number
    789749090621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,706 miles (+2,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,706 miles
    Test number
    238454816706
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass78,450 miles (+3,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    507903843359
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass74,792 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    399709221987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,522 miles (+2,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,522 miles
    Test number
    509711794256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,626 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    476646293261
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail66,626 miles (+1,589)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    919944293228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass65,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    807584592233
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  15. Fail65,037 miles (+3,421)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    165653992222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  16. Pass61,616 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    209592491281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,680 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    372153000342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail51,824 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    650454579274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass51,824 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    671384879274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,280 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    694223908298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,014 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    651743467102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,987 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    142383306307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    684023366156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,466 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    162283666169
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about LX53 ZFL

Does LX53 ZFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZFL expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZFL?
The MOT on LX53 ZFL expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZFL done?
LX53 ZFL was recorded at 105,354 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZFL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZFL 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 ZFL find?
LX53 ZFL passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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