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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

LC59 WMJMOT history

LC59 WMJ is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

LC59 WMJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
91,302 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC59 WMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC59 WMJ was last recorded at 91,302 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2020: 71,633 miles, lower than 683,366 miles on 7 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,441 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,302 miles
  • 2023 – 88,441 miles
  • 2022 – 83,570 miles
  • 2021 – 78,091 miles
  • 2020 – 71,633 miles
  • 2019 – 683,366 miles
  • 2018 – 65,332 miles
  • 2017 – 61,579 miles
  • 2016 – 55,312 miles
  • 2015 – 47,617 miles
  • 2014 – 41,295 miles
  • 2013 – 32,793 miles
  • 2012 – 16,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,302 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNoisy thrust bearing at idle, in gearox
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,302 miles (+2,861)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    248456950364
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoisy thrust bearing at idle, in gearox
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    611416806601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail88,441 miles (+4,871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    274749944170
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,570 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    122988481874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,568 miles (+5,477)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    112760215283
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,091 miles
    Test number
    857354078441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,091 miles (+255)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,091 miles
    Test number
    689837115488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,836 miles (+6,203)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    183926100275
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    621541471124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail71,633 miles (-611,733)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    805403834843
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass683,366 miles (+618,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    683,366 miles
    Test number
    887576306411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,332 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    325038687637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,579 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    916384014691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,312 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    981269700015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail55,283 miles (+7,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    609221078144
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass47,617 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    790971566567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    155721104392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,295 miles (+8,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    329481104327
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass32,793 miles (+16,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    179482123308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,318 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,318 miles
    Test number
    205838132327
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC59 WMJ

Does LC59 WMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC59 WMJ expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC59 WMJ?
The MOT on LC59 WMJ expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC59 WMJ done?
LC59 WMJ was recorded at 91,302 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has LC59 WMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC59 WMJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LC59 WMJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC59 WMJ find?
LC59 WMJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 3 more.

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