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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

LR09 XBFMOT history

LR09 XBF is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LR09 XBF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,185 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 XBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 XBF was last recorded at 163,185 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,185 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,185 miles
  • 2024 – 151,341 miles
  • 2023 – 139,021 miles
  • 2022 – 127,364 miles
  • 2021 – 116,060 miles
  • 2020 – 104,255 miles
  • 2019 – 92,186 miles
  • 2018 – 82,171 miles
  • 2017 – 63,398 miles
  • 2016 – 46,503 miles
  • 2015 – 39,973 miles
  • 2014 – 32,977 miles
  • 2013 – 27,067 miles
  • 2012 – 21,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,185 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine running "lumpy"Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExterior boot trim insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp light intensity reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,185 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,185 miles
    Test number
    713875366145
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine running "lumpy"
    • AdvisoryExterior boot trim insecure

  2. Fail163,185 miles (+11,844)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,185 miles
    Test number
    648112703563
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine running "lumpy"
    • AdvisoryExterior boot trim insecure

  3. Pass151,341 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,341 miles
    Test number
    787756401799
    • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail151,340 miles (+12,319)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,340 miles
    Test number
    428635566069
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass139,021 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,021 miles
    Test number
    401591761185
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,020 miles (+11,656)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    771661171623
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,364 miles (+11,304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,364 miles
    Test number
    402920400603
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,060 miles (+11,805)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,060 miles
    Test number
    875136174369
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    367102807565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,255 miles (+12,069)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    558576801713
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass92,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    827023930567
    • 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))

  12. Fail92,186 miles (+10,015)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    500563634356
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

  13. Pass82,171 miles (+18,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,171 miles
    Test number
    846653656263
    • 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))

  14. Pass63,398 miles (+16,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,398 miles
    Test number
    118716826231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,503 miles (+6,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    603009847498
    • AdvisoryCv boot slight seep
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean

  16. Pass39,973 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,973 miles
    Test number
    379804461785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,228 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,228 miles
    Test number
    177153785079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,977 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,977 miles
    Test number
    255026584038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,067 miles (+5,124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,067 miles
    Test number
    157195083063
    • NoteN/S/R trye outer side wall cracking
    • NoteO/S/R trye outer side wall cracking

  20. Pass21,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,943 miles
    Test number
    975656982085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 XBF

Does LR09 XBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 XBF is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 XBF?
The MOT on LR09 XBF is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 XBF done?
LR09 XBF was recorded at 163,185 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
Has LR09 XBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 XBF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 XBF 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 XBF find?
LR09 XBF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp insecure both lamps; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush, and 4 more.

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