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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

9 LAFMOT history

9 LAF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,499 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 LAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 LAF was last recorded at 96,499 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,499 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,499 miles
  • 2024 – 88,849 miles
  • 2023 – 83,399 miles
  • 2022 – 79,974 miles
  • 2021 – 76,147 miles
  • 2020 – 71,508 miles
  • 2019 – 69,156 miles
  • 2018 – 67,019 miles
  • 2017 – 64,179 miles
  • 2016 – 61,204 miles
  • 2015 – 58,109 miles
  • 2014 – 55,445 miles
  • 2013 – 54,318 miles
  • 2012 – 52,216 miles
  • 2011 – 50,166 miles
  • 2010 – 48,074 miles
  • 2009 – 45,931 miles
  • 2008 – 42,077 miles
  • 2007 – 38,303 miles
  • 2006 – 34,395 miles
  • 2005 – 31,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,499 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    302477200706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,499 miles (+7,650)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    451771728167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,849 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    230159720511
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,848 miles (+5,449)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    778795669934
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,399 miles (+3,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    736739026269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    565381801814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,974 miles (+3,827)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    884650685543
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    206952652320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,147 miles (+4,639)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    669773128816
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    811579764945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,508 miles (+2,352)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    882150150217
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass69,156 miles (+2,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,156 miles
    Test number
    871156363073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,019 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,019 miles
    Test number
    298121988390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass64,179 miles (+2,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    194352639615
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    639350159577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,204 miles (+3,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    218905447350
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass58,109 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    140812191520
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass55,445 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    267348604310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,318 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    437907713410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,314 miles (+2,098)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    657346513363
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,216 miles (+2,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    676270512334
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail50,166 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    499054911301
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass50,166 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    545854211377
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass48,074 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    894759610306
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass45,931 miles (+3,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    360038409391
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass42,077 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    613085318368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,303 miles
    Test number
    563275127323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,303 miles (+3,908)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,303 miles
    Test number
    402694727319
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass34,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    160504526399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,395 miles (+2,566)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    911141926329
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass31,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    304432125358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 9 LAF

What vehicle is registration 9 LAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 LAF on a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 LAF is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 9 LAF?
The MOT on 9 LAF is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 LAF done?
9 LAF was recorded at 96,499 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,224 miles a year.
Has 9 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 LAF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 9 LAF 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 9 LAF find?
9 LAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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