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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LR09 BCUMOT history

LR09 BCU is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LR09 BCU grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
109,298 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 BCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 BCU was last recorded at 109,298 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 2,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,587 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,711 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,298 miles
  • 2023 – 106,587 miles
  • 2022 – 102,519 miles
  • 2021 – 97,530 miles
  • 2020 – 96,546 miles
  • 2019 – 93,443 miles
  • 2018 – 91,959 miles
  • 2017 – 89,411 miles
  • 2016 – 86,229 miles
  • 2015 – 80,209 miles
  • 2014 – 64,431 miles
  • 2013 – 49,010 miles
  • 2012 – 36,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    737278227504
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail109,298 miles (+2,711)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    344149605763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,587 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    521552758453
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,587 miles (+4,068)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    569035626745
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,519 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    336494730175
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail102,481 miles (+4,951)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    264961669700
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass97,530 miles (+984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,530 miles
    Test number
    253954109156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,546 miles (+3,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    981852212512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,443 miles (+1,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    903237674861
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Mirror Casing Broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass91,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    805223358028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail91,959 miles (+2,548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    910498596988
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    569273418922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail89,411 miles (+3,182)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    884377679180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass86,229 miles (+6,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    756032988864
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    387353505166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail80,209 miles (+15,778)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    639613005126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front discs lip & worn

  17. Pass64,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    508822194063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail64,431 miles (+15,421)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    368242294039
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,010 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    689479603118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail49,010 miles (+12,247)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    726169503100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,763 miles
    Test number
    578579202160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 BCU

Does LR09 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 BCU expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 BCU?
The MOT on LR09 BCU expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 BCU done?
LR09 BCU was recorded at 109,298 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has LR09 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 BCU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 BCU 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 LR09 BCU find?
LR09 BCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear.

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