Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LX53 ZMZMOT history
LX53 ZMZ is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2022
- Mileage
- 123,634 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX53 ZMZ was last recorded at 123,634 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 4,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 119,334 miles · 31 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,300 miles
- Average per year
- 7,325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 123,634 miles
- 2021 – 119,334 miles
- 2020 – 117,754 miles
- 2019 – 117,492 miles
- 2018 – 114,929 miles
- 2017 – 113,275 miles
- 2016 – 111,128 miles
- 2015 – 105,956 miles
- 2014 – 98,857 miles
- 2013 – 89,753 miles
- 2012 – 80,407 miles
- 2011 – 72,328 miles
- 2010 – 63,385 miles
- 2009 – 51,351 miles
- 2008 – 34,230 miles
- 2007 – 18,079 miles
- 2006 – 6,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail123,634 miles
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail123,634 miles (+4,300)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,634 miles
- Test number
- 634618721286
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,334 miles (+1,580)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 119,334 miles
- Test number
- 273211127505
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody/sil's front to rear
Pass117,754 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 117,754 miles
- Test number
- 553312380574
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody / sills x 2 corroded
Fail117,754 miles (+262)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,754 miles
- Test number
- 554486678162
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody / sills x 2 corroded
Pass117,492 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 117,492 miles
- Test number
- 696326617334
- AdvisoryChip on the windscreen
Fail117,492 miles (+2,563)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,492 miles
- Test number
- 497040882880
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChip on the windscreen
Pass114,929 miles (+1,654)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 114,929 miles
- Test number
- 711960253958
- AdvisoryOSF & OSR tyres are getting close to legal limit
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryFuel pipes & brake pipes are slightly corroding
- AdvisorySlight play in the steering / inner joints
Pass113,275 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 113,275 miles
- Test number
- 565098183483
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi jiont (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail113,272 miles (+2,144)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,272 miles
- Test number
- 665077136135
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi jiont (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass111,128 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,128 miles
- Test number
- 500614104779
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields at rear loose.
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail111,128 miles (+5,172)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,128 miles
- Test number
- 905424902034
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields at rear loose.
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass105,956 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 105,956 miles
- Test number
- 287844685493
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail105,950 miles (+7,093)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,950 miles
- Test number
- 326782385163
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteWater pump leaking.
Fail98,857 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,857 miles
- Test number
- 358391984172
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,857 miles (+9,104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 98,857 miles
- Test number
- 969091684192
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,753 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 89,753 miles
- Test number
- 269222283169
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail89,753 miles (+9,346)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,753 miles
- Test number
- 889452683171
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,407 miles (+8,079)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 80,407 miles
- Test number
- 916254392173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,328 miles (+8,943)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 72,328 miles
- Test number
- 947047281262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,385 miles (+12,034)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 63,385 miles
- Test number
- 361063390261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Pass51,351 miles (+17,121)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 51,351 miles
- Test number
- 953405399205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,230 miles (+16,151)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,230 miles
- Test number
- 700866698255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,079 miles (+12,007)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 18,079 miles
- Test number
- 840135897216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,072 miles (+1,883)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 6,072 miles
- Test number
- 230867596248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 4,189 miles
- Test number
- 292941556173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 ZMZ
- Does LX53 ZMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 ZMZ expired on 30 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZMZ?
- The MOT on LX53 ZMZ expired on 30 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 ZMZ done?
- LX53 ZMZ was recorded at 123,634 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 7,325 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZMZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZMZ 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 ZMZ find?
- LX53 ZMZ failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside parking brake inoperative on one side; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 7 more.
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