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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LE09 ARTMOT history

LE09 ART is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

LE09 ART blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
140,943 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE09 ART
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE09 ART was last recorded at 140,943 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,644 miles · 12 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
10,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,943 miles
  • 2022 – 135,644 miles
  • 2021 – 131,450 miles
  • 2020 – 120,270 miles
  • 2019 – 107,315 miles
  • 2018 – 92,098 miles
  • 2017 – 77,328 miles
  • 2016 – 62,840 miles
  • 2015 – 45,839 miles
  • 2014 – 35,413 miles
  • 2013 – 28,628 miles
  • 2012 – 21,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,943 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,943 miles (+5,299)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,943 miles
    Test number
    204397227114
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,644 miles (+4,194)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,644 miles
    Test number
    300844222957
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,450 miles (+11,180)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,450 miles
    Test number
    949851598961
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,270 miles (+12,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,270 miles
    Test number
    617878793819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,315 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    603314518139
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,315 miles (+15,217)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    292010120689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,098 miles (+14,770)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    453155013663
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,328 miles (+14,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,328 miles
    Test number
    827431976506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass62,840 miles (+17,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    570655030124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass45,839 miles (+10,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,839 miles
    Test number
    131989402777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,413 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    325973954409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,628 miles (+6,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    257365353261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass21,729 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,729 miles
    Test number
    379926352444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,933 miles
    Test number
    869857682067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE09 ART

Does LE09 ART currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE09 ART expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE09 ART?
The MOT on LE09 ART expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE09 ART done?
LE09 ART was recorded at 140,943 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 10,661 miles a year.
Has LE09 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE09 ART has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LE09 ART 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 LE09 ART find?
LE09 ART passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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