Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc
LB09 FTYMOT history
LB09 FTY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 128,893 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 FTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 FTY was last recorded at 128,893 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 8,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,902 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,991 miles
- Average per year
- 7,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,893 miles
- 2024 – 119,902 miles
- 2023 – 114,586 miles
- 2022 – 109,871 miles
- 2021 – 104,519 miles
- 2020 – 100,359 miles
- 2019 – 93,939 miles
- 2018 – 86,178 miles
- 2017 – 77,619 miles
- 2016 – 70,251 miles
- 2015 – 62,618 miles
- 2014 – 42,707 miles
- 2013 – 27,832 miles
- 2012 – 20,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,893 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,893 miles (+8,991)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 128,893 miles
- Test number
- 981707436658
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass119,902 miles (+5,316)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 119,902 miles
- Test number
- 210692529154
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,586 miles (+4,715)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 114,586 miles
- Test number
- 767361814357
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass109,871 miles (+5,352)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 109,871 miles
- Test number
- 212390069529
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass104,519 miles (+4,160)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 104,519 miles
- Test number
- 987147988517
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass100,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 100,359 miles
- Test number
- 259352235859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,359 miles (+6,420)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,359 miles
- Test number
- 233058866744
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,939 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,939 miles
- Test number
- 240797775859
- 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 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))
Fail93,939 miles (+7,761)6 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,939 miles
- Test number
- 189950558327
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 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))
Pass86,178 miles (+8,559)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 86,178 miles
- Test number
- 679384240988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,619 miles
- Test number
- 321592455512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,619 miles (+7,368)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,619 miles
- Test number
- 271957700499
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass70,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,251 miles
- Test number
- 397410658270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,251 miles (+7,633)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,251 miles
- Test number
- 501553899225
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass62,618 miles (+411)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,618 miles
- Test number
- 389660315401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail62,207 miles (+19,500)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,207 miles
- Test number
- 519397095198
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass42,707 miles (+2)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,707 miles
- Test number
- 107681264133
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking and splitting
Fail42,705 miles (+14,873)5 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,705 miles
- Test number
- 847280664188
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteN/s headlight aim not tested
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking and splitting
Pass27,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 27,832 miles
- Test number
- 898240113181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,832 miles (+6,916)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,832 miles
- Test number
- 206982103122
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass20,916 miles2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 20,916 miles
- Test number
- 808675462194
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs lipping.
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
- NoteSlight fluctuation from front brakes on roller brake tester.
Questions about LB09 FTY
- Does LB09 FTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 FTY is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 FTY?
- The MOT on LB09 FTY is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 FTY done?
- LB09 FTY was recorded at 128,893 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
- Has LB09 FTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 FTY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB09 FTY 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 FTY find?
- LB09 FTY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both.
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