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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LR09 VXWMOT history

LR09 VXW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LR09 VXW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
141,309 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VXW was last recorded at 141,309 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,777 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,532 miles
Average per year
9,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,309 miles
  • 2025 – 134,777 miles
  • 2024 – 124,636 miles
  • 2022 – 117,361 miles
  • 2021 – 109,276 miles
  • 2020 – 102,075 miles
  • 2019 – 91,600 miles
  • 2018 – 77,967 miles
  • 2017 – 64,259 miles
  • 2016 – 54,872 miles
  • 2015 – 47,018 miles
  • 2014 – 38,269 miles
  • 2013 – 25,198 miles
  • 2012 – 9,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,309 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,309 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,309 miles
    Test number
    488224122906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,777 miles (+10,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,777 miles
    Test number
    873922097119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,636 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    979328359829
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail124,635 miles (+7,274)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    996379168965
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    102566050081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,361 miles (+8,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    110665272640
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,276 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    999620127234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail109,252 miles (+7,177)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    149747546809
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    987918917076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,075 miles (+10,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    824868310284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass91,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,600 miles
    Test number
    326323269817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,599 miles (+13,632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    474534508561
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass77,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,967 miles
    Test number
    276892531238
    • 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))

  14. Fail77,967 miles (+13,708)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,967 miles
    Test number
    374577627545
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  15. Pass64,259 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    934178811941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    659422737713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,872 miles (+7,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    808727209456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass47,018 miles (+8,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,018 miles
    Test number
    855031720173
    • 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)

  19. Pass38,269 miles (+13,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,269 miles
    Test number
    279795724321
    • 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)

  20. Pass25,198 miles (+16,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,198 miles
    Test number
    235293423368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass9,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,081 miles
    Test number
    429537332145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VXW

Does LR09 VXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VXW is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VXW?
The MOT on LR09 VXW is valid until 14 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 VXW done?
LR09 VXW was recorded at 141,309 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 9,502 miles a year.
Has LR09 VXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VXW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VXW 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 VXW find?
LR09 VXW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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