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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

LB09 FDGMOT history

LB09 FDG is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
175,436 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FDG was last recorded at 175,436 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,417 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
10,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,436 miles
  • 2023 – 168,579 miles
  • 2022 – 168,333 miles
  • 2021 – 161,062 miles
  • 2020 – 152,382 miles
  • 2019 – 146,706 miles
  • 2018 – 143,322 miles
  • 2017 – 137,601 miles
  • 2016 – 121,073 miles
  • 2015 – 102,263 miles
  • 2014 – 87,647 miles
  • 2013 – 72,937 miles
  • 2012 – 51,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,436 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,436 miles
    Test number
    436382623267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose.

  2. Fail175,417 miles (+6,838)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,417 miles
    Test number
    741207328057
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose.

  3. Pass168,579 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,579 miles
    Test number
    397535910457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail168,579 miles (+246)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,579 miles
    Test number
    953611879764
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail168,333 miles (+7,271)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,333 miles
    Test number
    129928217078
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass161,062 miles (+8,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,062 miles
    Test number
    718520117002
    • AdvisoryPlay in engine mount
    • AdvisoryRear direction indicators and position lamps slightly discoloured

  7. Pass152,382 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,382 miles
    Test number
    659455959238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail152,381 miles (+5,675)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,381 miles
    Test number
    645439624043
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,706 miles (+3,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,706 miles
    Test number
    410227731218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass143,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,322 miles
    Test number
    371645915544
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bushes starting to debond
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond

  11. Fail143,322 miles (+5,721)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,322 miles
    Test number
    123808487210
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bushes starting to debond
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond

  12. Pass137,601 miles (+16,528)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    422590739889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chips

  13. Pass121,073 miles (+18,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,073 miles
    Test number
    114402340454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass102,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    808700065174
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  15. Fail102,259 miles (+14,612)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    637640865153
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  16. Fail87,647 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    235363164449
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty near end of service life

  17. Pass87,647 miles (+14,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    615403064168
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty near end of service life

  18. Pass72,937 miles (+21,900)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    856542673141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass51,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    207737172158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 FDG

Does LB09 FDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 FDG expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FDG?
The MOT on LB09 FDG expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 FDG done?
LB09 FDG was recorded at 175,436 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 10,701 miles a year.
Has LB09 FDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FDG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 FDG 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 FDG find?
LB09 FDG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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