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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LR09 VZAMOT history

LR09 VZA is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR09 VZA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,532 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VZA was last recorded at 122,532 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,530 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,532 miles
  • 2025 – 119,308 miles
  • 2024 – 113,491 miles
  • 2023 – 106,839 miles
  • 2022 – 101,322 miles
  • 2021 – 96,674 miles
  • 2020 – 93,086 miles
  • 2019 – 88,541 miles
  • 2018 – 84,301 miles
  • 2017 – 75,585 miles
  • 2016 – 67,985 miles
  • 2015 – 57,750 miles
  • 2014 – 48,349 miles
  • 2013 – 38,737 miles
  • 2012 – 27,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall run flat damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,532 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,532 miles
    Test number
    290521709759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail122,530 miles (+3,222)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,530 miles
    Test number
    915070359658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass119,308 miles (+5,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,308 miles
    Test number
    392193223758
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass113,491 miles (+6,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    973092329446
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass106,839 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    509769556220
    • 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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail106,839 miles (+5,517)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    395165949357
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass101,322 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    852661175917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,674 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    268054229714
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,086 miles (+4,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    125099204501
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  10. Pass88,541 miles (+4,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,541 miles
    Test number
    795631333563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  11. Pass84,301 miles (+8,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    166925779040
    • 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)
  12. Pass75,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    744927282597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,585 miles (+7,600)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    729879290267
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.255/35zr1894w xl
  14. Pass67,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    894105854082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,985 miles (+10,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    929824154415
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Fail57,750 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    156935885013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass57,750 miles (+9,401)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    256785485026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass48,349 miles (+9,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    679178884028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass38,737 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    278973273008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,733 miles (+11,251)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    846231673033
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass27,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    805368342003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VZA

Does LR09 VZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VZA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VZA?
The MOT on LR09 VZA is valid until 6 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 VZA done?
LR09 VZA was recorded at 122,532 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,799 miles a year.
Has LR09 VZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VZA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 VZA 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 VZA find?
LR09 VZA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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