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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR09 VXJMOT history

LR09 VXJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LR09 VXJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
125,900 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VXJ was last recorded at 125,900 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,738 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,162 miles
Average per year
7,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,900 miles
  • 2025 – 118,738 miles
  • 2024 – 117,023 miles
  • 2023 – 110,186 miles
  • 2022 – 99,858 miles
  • 2021 – 90,049 miles
  • 2020 – 86,706 miles
  • 2019 – 83,388 miles
  • 2018 – 78,250 miles
  • 2017 – 73,605 miles
  • 2016 – 66,436 miles
  • 2015 – 50,775 miles
  • 2014 – 42,166 miles
  • 2013 – 33,732 miles
  • 2012 – 25,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,900 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear wiper blade split.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,900 miles (+7,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,900 miles
    Test number
    952978650757
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    990531684520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
  3. Fail118,738 miles (+1,715)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    763697192970
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
  4. Fail117,023 miles (+6,837)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,023 miles
    Test number
    821915546548
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
  5. Pass110,186 miles (+10,328)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    388718946011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    871346560949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,858 miles (+9,809)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    631299178154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass90,049 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    844503747280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,706 miles (+3,318)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    108620051524
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,388 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    551208810310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,250 miles (+4,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    247707172728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass73,605 miles (+7,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    998376294403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low 4mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn both sidess (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass66,436 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,436 miles
    Test number
    401399535232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    486359180956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,665 miles (+10,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    738291002282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and advise n/s/r tyre inner edge flat spots (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass50,775 miles (+8,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,775 miles
    Test number
    868406375032
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteALL WHEEL CENTRE CAPS MISSING EXCEPT NSF
  17. Pass42,166 miles (+8,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,166 miles
    Test number
    146049664411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  18. Pass33,732 miles (+8,316)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,732 miles
    Test number
    778532573029
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Pass25,416 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,416 miles
    Test number
    627359782034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR09 VXJ

Does LR09 VXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VXJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VXJ?
The MOT on LR09 VXJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VXJ done?
LR09 VXJ was recorded at 125,900 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,122 miles a year.
Has LR09 VXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VXJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 VXJ 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 VXJ find?
LR09 VXJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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