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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR09 NHZMOT history

LR09 NHZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR09 NHZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,908 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 NHZ
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
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 NHZ was last recorded at 171,908 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,513 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,395 miles
Average per year
9,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,908 miles
  • 2025 – 166,513 miles
  • 2024 – 158,458 miles
  • 2023 – 149,450 miles
  • 2022 – 140,622 miles
  • 2021 – 135,882 miles
  • 2020 – 134,735 miles
  • 2019 – 124,338 miles
  • 2018 – 113,253 miles
  • 2017 – 102,677 miles
  • 2016 – 89,875 miles
  • 2014 – 62,613 miles
  • 2013 – 49,025 miles
  • 2012 – 34,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,908 miles (+5,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,908 miles
    Test number
    141699424084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass166,513 miles (+8,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,513 miles
    Test number
    439518754237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass158,458 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    448932790811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail158,421 miles (+8,971)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    708714888225
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass149,450 miles (+8,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,450 miles
    Test number
    725699765499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass140,622 miles (+4,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    126493400740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured
  7. Pass135,882 miles (+1,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,882 miles
    Test number
    621311830359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass134,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    117170652095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail134,783 miles (+10,445)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    134344960073
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass124,338 miles (+11,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,338 miles
    Test number
    892388056414
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass113,253 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,253 miles
    Test number
    716640891880
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail113,224 miles (+10,547)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    576937651935
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass102,677 miles (+12,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,677 miles
    Test number
    591174705618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    783527304621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147205585096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass62,613 miles (+13,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    956143174095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,025 miles (+14,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    425756183074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    428859862040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR09 NHZ

Does LR09 NHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 NHZ is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 NHZ?
The MOT on LR09 NHZ is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 NHZ done?
LR09 NHZ was recorded at 171,908 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 9,795 miles a year.
Has LR09 NHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 NHZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 NHZ 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 NHZ find?
LR09 NHZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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