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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LL09 YMAMOT history

LL09 YMA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LL09 YMA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
123,889 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 YMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 YMA was last recorded at 123,889 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 9,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,943 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,946 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,889 miles
  • 2025 – 113,943 miles
  • 2024 – 105,137 miles
  • 2023 – 95,353 miles
  • 2022 – 93,746 miles
  • 2021 – 92,804 miles
  • 2020 – 92,116 miles
  • 2019 – 88,025 miles
  • 2018 – 78,925 miles
  • 2017 – 70,491 miles
  • 2016 – 61,685 miles
  • 2015 – 51,825 miles
  • 2014 – 42,444 miles
  • 2013 – 34,774 miles
  • 2012 – 28,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    123,889 miles
    Test number
    819925599175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail123,886 miles (+9,943)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    121025324288
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,943 miles (+8,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,943 miles
    Test number
    291828645555
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass105,137 miles (+9,784)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    703613076658
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass95,353 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,353 miles
    Test number
    354155171136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,746 miles (+942)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    930275203799
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f coil spring heavily corroded
  7. Pass92,804 miles (+688)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,804 miles
    Test number
    449151057176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manicat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre rubbers split and rears perished but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated both (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty condition
  8. Pass92,116 miles (+4,091)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,116 miles
    Test number
    555174674503
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing badly on inner edges close to cords
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass88,025 miles (+9,100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,025 miles
    Test number
    382624551554
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass78,925 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    202721411626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,733 miles (+8,242)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    118729687986
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass70,491 miles (+8,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    242809064805
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass61,685 miles (+9,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    484088718497
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass51,825 miles (+9,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    448945495118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    148305494154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,444 miles (+7,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    849445994158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass34,774 miles (+67)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    576522293148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Fail34,707 miles (+6,588)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    869049983198
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Fail28,119 miles5 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    247142012203
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damage
  20. Pass28,119 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    356932412216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damage

Questions about LL09 YMA

Does LL09 YMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 YMA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 YMA?
The MOT on LL09 YMA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 YMA done?
LL09 YMA was recorded at 123,889 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has LL09 YMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 YMA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 YMA 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 YMA find?
LL09 YMA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side.

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