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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

LR09 ELHMOT history

LR09 ELH is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

LR09 ELH white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
133,650 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ELH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ELH was last recorded at 133,650 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 5,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,546 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,104 miles
Average per year
8,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,650 miles
  • 2022 – 128,546 miles
  • 2021 – 123,169 miles
  • 2020 – 119,838 miles
  • 2019 – 111,826 miles
  • 2018 – 104,398 miles
  • 2017 – 94,791 miles
  • 2016 – 84,410 miles
  • 2015 – 74,224 miles
  • 2014 – 62,276 miles
  • 2013 – 52,696 miles
  • 2012 – 41,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    703122516924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail133,650 miles (+5,104)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    441530174739
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,546 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,546 miles
    Test number
    129481186666
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  4. Fail128,489 miles (+5,320)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,489 miles
    Test number
    180097311855
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass123,169 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,169 miles
    Test number
    541331210356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,080 miles (+3,242)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,080 miles
    Test number
    227771537359
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    642188418260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Fail119,838 miles (+8,012)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    593150876062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  9. Pass111,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,826 miles
    Test number
    488202670498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,826 miles (+7,428)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,826 miles
    Test number
    179857514577
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,398 miles (+9,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    649210225562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass94,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,791 miles
    Test number
    977513677530
    • AdvisoryFront Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail94,791 miles (+10,381)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,791 miles
    Test number
    125660236742
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,410 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,410 miles
    Test number
    611828679170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  15. Fail84,410 miles (+10,186)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,410 miles
    Test number
    237068742139
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  16. Fail74,224 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,224 miles
    Test number
    878619865040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass74,224 miles (+11,948)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,224 miles
    Test number
    955429765095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,276 miles (+9,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    357354974069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,696 miles (+10,815)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,696 miles
    Test number
    645233853038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    197801042086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 ELH

Does LR09 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 ELH expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ELH?
The MOT on LR09 ELH expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 ELH done?
LR09 ELH was recorded at 133,650 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 8,286 miles a year.
Has LR09 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ELH has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 ELH 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 ELH find?
LR09 ELH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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