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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

LB09 FCYMOT history

LB09 FCY is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
194,643 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FCY was last recorded at 194,643 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,454 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
9,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,643 miles
  • 2024 – 193,454 miles
  • 2023 – 185,781 miles
  • 2022 – 178,297 miles
  • 2021 – 171,011 miles
  • 2020 – 165,646 miles
  • 2019 – 156,102 miles
  • 2018 – 148,039 miles
  • 2017 – 138,279 miles
  • 2016 – 127,265 miles
  • 2015 – 117,442 miles
  • 2014 – 109,081 miles
  • 2013 – 95,622 miles
  • 2012 – 76,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,643 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front& Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side Lower & Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,643 miles
    Test number
    573628093850
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front& Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side Lower & Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail194,642 miles (+1,188)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,642 miles
    Test number
    698907522282
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front& Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side Lower & Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail193,454 miles (+7,673)13 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,454 miles
    Test number
    850111342014
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened link bar marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main spring mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened link bar marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main spring mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  4. Pass185,781 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,781 miles
    Test number
    702093018174
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail185,781 miles (+7,484)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,781 miles
    Test number
    502232237556
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass178,297 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,297 miles
    Test number
    983522481518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,269 miles (+7,258)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,269 miles
    Test number
    344714205271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass171,011 miles (+5,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,011 miles
    Test number
    207076732167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass165,646 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,646 miles
    Test number
    209473756986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
  10. Fail165,642 miles (+9,540)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    327805657773
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
  11. Pass156,102 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,102 miles
    Test number
    146604846067
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail156,099 miles (+8,060)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,099 miles
    Test number
    571463216469
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass148,039 miles (+9,760)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,039 miles
    Test number
    946215099582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement attention/ replacement required (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
  14. Pass138,279 miles (+214)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    642328281460
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
  15. Fail138,065 miles (+10,800)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    111835307430
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
  16. Pass127,265 miles (+9,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,265 miles
    Test number
    415200572264
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have minor splits appearing on inner walls
  17. Pass117,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    255216905144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,442 miles (+8,361)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    736606905136
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass109,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    347797304192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,081 miles (+13,459)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    186307004119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass95,622 miles (+19,233)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    678933733104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,389 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    688964582149
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB09 FCY

Does LB09 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 FCY expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FCY?
The MOT on LB09 FCY expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 FCY done?
LB09 FCY was recorded at 194,643 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 9,435 miles a year.
Has LB09 FCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FCY has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 FCY 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 LB09 FCY find?
LB09 FCY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded front& rear both side; rear exhaust mounting defective; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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