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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LR59 VLFMOT history

LR59 VLF is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LR59 VLF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,892 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VLF was last recorded at 154,892 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,577 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,315 miles
Average per year
9,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,892 miles
  • 2025 – 150,577 miles
  • 2024 – 150,480 miles
  • 2023 – 134,855 miles
  • 2022 – 126,231 miles
  • 2021 – 112,871 miles
  • 2020 – 103,622 miles
  • 2019 – 87,703 miles
  • 2018 – 72,948 miles
  • 2017 – 59,958 miles
  • 2016 – 53,079 miles
  • 2015 – 44,328 miles
  • 2014 – 35,482 miles
  • 2013 – 29,489 miles
  • 2012 – 21,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,892 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,892 miles
    Test number
    477096796403
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail154,877 miles (+4,300)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,877 miles
    Test number
    647485269647
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,577 miles (+97)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,577 miles
    Test number
    614014323291
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass150,480 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,480 miles
    Test number
    445116294699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail150,473 miles (+15,618)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,473 miles
    Test number
    526702585323
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass134,855 miles (+8,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    664012023002
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass126,231 miles (+13,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,231 miles
    Test number
    265523032310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass112,871 miles (+9,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,871 miles
    Test number
    744983937736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,622 miles (+15,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,622 miles
    Test number
    454666558636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,703 miles (+14,755)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    419463575842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,948 miles (+12,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    315820206843
    • 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))
  12. Pass59,958 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,958 miles
    Test number
    322593246660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,079 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    428094364039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,328 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    570607581135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,482 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,482 miles
    Test number
    759908944281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,489 miles (+7,900)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    589358293271
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the inside
  17. Fail21,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    485740902443
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass21,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    826400902331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VLF

Does LR59 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VLF is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VLF?
The MOT on LR59 VLF is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VLF done?
LR59 VLF was recorded at 154,892 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,666 miles a year.
Has LR59 VLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VLF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VLF 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 LR59 VLF find?
LR59 VLF passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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