# AE53LAB — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check AE53LAB is a Blue FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2009-10-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AE53LAB — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | AE53LAB | | Make | FORD | | Model | FOCUS | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1596cc | | First registered | 2009-10-23 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2026-10-29 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 66.67% - Total defects recorded: 49 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2025-10-17 14:46:28 | PASSED | 38,008 MI | 2026-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2025-10-16 13:01:16 | FAILED | 38,008 MI | — | | 2024-10-04 12:32:43 | PASSED | 35,778 MI | 2025-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2023-10-13 13:07:19 | PASSED | 34,061 MI | 2024-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2022-10-17 16:47:10 | PASSED | 31,422 MI | 2023-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2022-10-17 13:07:53 | FAILED | 31,422 MI | — | | 2021-10-27 16:29:28 | PASSED | 29,418 MI | 2022-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2021-10-26 09:12:33 | FAILED | 29,418 MI | — | | 2020-10-16 17:07:07 | PASSED | 27,825 MI | 2021-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2020-10-16 17:04:10 | FAILED | 27,825 MI | — | | 2020-10-16 08:17:01 | FAILED | 27,804 MI | — | | 2019-10-24 16:40:19 | PASSED | 25,810 MI | 2020-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2018-10-30 15:50:00 | PASSED | 24,006 MI | 2019-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2018-10-30 14:20:23 | FAILED | 24,006 MI | — | | 2017-10-06 09:27:51 | PASSED | 20,024 MI | 2018-10-28 00:00:00 | | 2016-10-26 14:51:30 | PASSED | 17,325 MI | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 | | 2015-10-19 09:14:12 | PASSED | 15,187 MI | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 | | 2014-10-24 13:38:14 | PASSED | 12,657 MI | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 | | 2014-10-22 15:40:43 | FAILED | 12,657 MI | — | | 2013-10-14 13:29:52 | PASSED | 10,547 MI | 2014-10-28 00:00:00 | | 2012-10-29 11:18:22 | PASSED | 8,252 MI | 2013-10-28 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2025-10-17 14:46:28 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: N/S and O/S rear inner sills corroded. **2025-10-16 13:01:16 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: N/S and O/S rear inner sills corroded. - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2024-10-04 12:32:43 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van. - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2023-10-13 13:07:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van. () - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2022-10-17 16:47:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van () **2022-10-17 13:07:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van () - ADVISORY: Coolant leak () - MAJOR: Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) - MAJOR: Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i)) - PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) **2021-10-27 16:29:28 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Central Rear seat belt missing as used as a dog van - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear seat belt missing as used as a dog van - ADVISORY: Offside Rear seat belt missing as used as a dog van **2021-10-26 09:12:33 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) **2020-10-16 17:04:10 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) - MAJOR: Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) **2020-10-16 08:17:01 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) - MAJOR: Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) **2018-10-30 14:20:23 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) **2014-10-22 15:40:43 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2013-10-14 13:29:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: N/s/r light cluster condensated. - USER ENTERED: Oil leak ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AE53LAB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AE53LAB. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-22.