LS53MXU - FORD FOCUS

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Vehicle Overview

Make

FORD

Model

FOCUS

Colour

Grey

Year

2003

First Registered

December 2003

First Used

17 December 2003

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1596 cc

Engine Size

1596 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

192 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

November 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

21/11/2022

Data provided by DVLA

FORD FOCUS guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 09 January 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,432 mi

Expires: 08 January 2026

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory no reversing lights working
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Failed - 02 January 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,431 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory no reversing lights working
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 01 December 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 82,712 mi

Expires: 16 December 2024

Minors: 2 Advisories: 8

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory no reversing lights working
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Failed - 28 November 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 82,689 mi

Major: 3 Minors: 2 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory no reversing lights working
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 13 December 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,727 mi

Expires: 16 December 2023

Minors: 2 Advisories: 7

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory reversing lights not working
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failed - 06 December 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,718 mi

Major: 2 Minors: 2 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory reversing lights not working
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passed - 14 December 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,231 mi

Expires: 16 December 2022

Minors: 1 Advisories: 10

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory no reversing lights working
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Failed - 13 December 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,231 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 1 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory no reversing lights working
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 17 December 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 78,174 mi

Expires: 16 December 2021

Advisories: 12

Advisory Notices:

Advisory no reversing light working
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear number plate light not working
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traying arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear advise rear brake service as uneven working

Failed - 16 December 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 78,174 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 12

Major Defects:

Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory no reversing light working
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear number plate light not working
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traying arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear advise rear brake service as uneven working

Passed - 11 December 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 76,436 mi

Expires: 10 December 2020

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear number plate light not working
Advisory no reversing light
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed - 08 June 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 71,884 mi

Expires: 09 June 2019

Minors: 1 Advisories: 6

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Failed - 07 June 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 71,883 mi

Major: 4 Minors: 1 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Passed - 02 June 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 66,322 mi

Expires: 09 June 2018

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Passed - 09 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 62,504 mi

Expires: 09 June 2017

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passed - 08 June 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 58,681 mi

Expires: 09 June 2016

Advisories: 4

Passed - 10 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 54,416 mi

Expires: 09 June 2015

Advisories: 5

Failed - 09 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 54,416 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passed - 31 May 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 51,161 mi

Expires: 30 May 2014

Failed - 31 May 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 51,161 mi

Major: 2

Passed - 10 May 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 46,262 mi

Expires: 09 May 2013

Passed - 29 March 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 39,326 mi

Expires: 19 April 2012

Passed - 20 April 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 33,019 mi

Expires: 19 April 2011

Advisories: 2

Passed - 30 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 28,978 mi

Expires: 29 March 2010

Advisories: 2

Passed - 12 February 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 24,553 mi

Expires: 11 February 2009

Passed - 14 November 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 20,957 mi

Expires: 13 November 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for LS53MXU?

The MOT expires on 08 January 2026.

What is the tax status of LS53MXU?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.

What are the specifications of LS53MXU?

This is a 2003 FORD FOCUS in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of LS53MXU?

This vehicle produces 192 g/km of CO2 emissions.

LS53MXU - FORD FOCUS

Vehicle Overview

Technical Details

Environmental Impact

Status & Compliance

MOT History

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Passed - 09 January 2025

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 02 January 2025

Major Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 01 December 2023

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 28 November 2023

Major Defects:

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 13 December 2022

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 06 December 2022

Major Defects:

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 14 December 2021

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 13 December 2021

Major Defects:

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 17 December 2020

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 16 December 2020

Major Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 11 December 2019

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 08 June 2018

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 07 June 2018

Major Defects:

Minor Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 02 June 2017

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 09 June 2016

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 08 June 2015

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 10 June 2014

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 09 June 2014

Major Defects:

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 31 May 2013

Failed - 31 May 2013

Major Defects:

Passed - 10 May 2012

Passed - 29 March 2011

Passed - 20 April 2010

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 30 March 2009

Advisory Notices:

Passed - 12 February 2008

Passed - 14 November 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for LS53MXU?

What is the tax status of LS53MXU?

What are the specifications of LS53MXU?

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