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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LR09 WZLMOT history

LR09 WZL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LR09 WZL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
159,138 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 WZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 WZL was last recorded at 159,138 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,694 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,444 miles
Average per year
8,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,138 miles
  • 2024 – 149,694 miles
  • 2022 – 128,306 miles
  • 2021 – 102,752 miles
  • 2020 – 97,849 miles
  • 2019 – 89,982 miles
  • 2018 – 81,764 miles
  • 2017 – 73,852 miles
  • 2016 – 66,757 miles
  • 2015 – 60,015 miles
  • 2014 – 54,101 miles
  • 2013 – 48,242 miles
  • 2012 – 42,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,138 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child seat fitted preventing seat belt check.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail159,138 miles (+9,444)1 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,138 miles
    Test number
    162045414498
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Pass149,694 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,694 miles
    Test number
    424343757973
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,687 miles (+262)5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,687 miles
    Test number
    496256370109
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb inside headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,425 miles (+21,119)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,425 miles
    Test number
    617113168963
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in holder (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not in holder (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect lense(white) fitted (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,306 miles (+25,554)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,306 miles
    Test number
    469165291988
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,752 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    832944205122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,733 miles (+4,884)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    211035562438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,849 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    643451178483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 2.0mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,849 miles (+7,867)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    466297774985
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 2.0mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,982 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    974478169993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail89,971 miles (+8,207)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    729037496678
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,764 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,764 miles
    Test number
    896662368536
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass73,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    926801590150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted preventing seat belt check.

  14. Fail73,852 miles (+7,095)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    570883875199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted preventing seat belt check.

  15. Pass66,757 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    420538278236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,015 miles (+5,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    767068255088
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,101 miles (+5,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    775719754033
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass48,242 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    177197863029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    207291202119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 WZL

Does LR09 WZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 WZL expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 WZL?
The MOT on LR09 WZL expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 WZL done?
LR09 WZL was recorded at 159,138 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,618 miles a year.
Has LR09 WZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 WZL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 WZL 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 WZL find?
LR09 WZL failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 12 more.

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