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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LL09 YLJMOT history

LL09 YLJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LL09 YLJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,715 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 YLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 YLJ was last recorded at 147,715 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 8,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,211 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,504 miles
Average per year
9,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,715 miles
  • 2025 – 139,211 miles
  • 2023 – 123,487 miles
  • 2022 – 105,236 miles
  • 2021 – 90,395 miles
  • 2020 – 80,703 miles
  • 2019 – 71,575 miles
  • 2018 – 59,459 miles
  • 2017 – 50,450 miles
  • 2016 – 46,285 miles
  • 2015 – 40,674 miles
  • 2014 – 36,234 miles
  • 2013 – 29,486 miles
  • 2012 – 22,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,715 miles
    Test number
    289088351000
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail147,715 miles (+8,504)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,715 miles
    Test number
    505564188822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    231597399758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,211 miles (+15,724)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    490772887749
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    806318667416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,487 miles (+18,251)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    814935873606
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working [ both side ] (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps [ both side ] (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    350592510866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,236 miles (+14,841)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    592110241461
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    749455216254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail90,395 miles (+9,692)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    317040648876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,703 miles (+9,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    992160139158
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,575 miles (+331)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    270743039894
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail71,244 miles (+11,785)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    250004834970
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,459 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    644013184113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,450 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    748521441174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    366450866196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,285 miles (+5,611)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    291420805823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass40,674 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,674 miles
    Test number
    454671471487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail36,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    605743264243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass36,234 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    925463864289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,486 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    328534763223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    747892412271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,767 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    199572412279
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Questions about LL09 YLJ

Does LL09 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 YLJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 YLJ?
The MOT on LL09 YLJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 YLJ done?
LL09 YLJ was recorded at 147,715 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 9,173 miles a year.
Has LL09 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 YLJ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 YLJ 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 LL09 YLJ find?
LL09 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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