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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LS09 BXMMOT history

LS09 BXM is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LS09 BXM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,768 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 BXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 BXM was last recorded at 180,768 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,764 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,768 miles
  • 2025 – 171,998 miles
  • 2024 – 163,590 miles
  • 2022 – 155,935 miles
  • 2021 – 145,003 miles
  • 2020 – 135,698 miles
  • 2019 – 129,160 miles
  • 2018 – 110,780 miles
  • 2017 – 89,647 miles
  • 2016 – 67,630 miles
  • 2015 – 50,953 miles
  • 2014 – 37,161 miles
  • 2013 – 33,751 miles
  • 2012 – 27,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,768 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust hangers rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,768 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,768 miles
    Test number
    389167931184
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,764 miles (+8,766)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,764 miles
    Test number
    207775798855
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,998 miles (+8,408)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,998 miles
    Test number
    209635760453
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass163,590 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    622609592410
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,590 miles (+732)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    998895211532
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,858 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,858 miles
    Test number
    769305000226
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail162,858 miles (+6,923)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,858 miles
    Test number
    566654429146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass155,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    904818072836
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail155,935 miles (+10,932)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    166542611589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not sat in holder (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass145,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,003 miles
    Test number
    827151863838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail145,003 miles (+9,305)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,003 miles
    Test number
    897745673080
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass135,698 miles (+6,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,698 miles
    Test number
    153735441744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusty
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing screen

  13. Pass129,160 miles (+18,380)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    824711629547
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusty

  14. Pass110,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    227505760600
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate damaged

  15. Fail110,780 miles (+21,133)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    366805204286
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate damaged

  16. Pass89,647 miles (+22,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,647 miles
    Test number
    397935906500
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass67,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    752122097847
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail67,630 miles (+16,677)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    647954685901
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction displayed
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on limits

  19. Pass50,953 miles (+13,792)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    298869525189
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWashers aim poorly
    • NoteWipers smeary

  20. Pass37,161 miles (+3,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,161 miles
    Test number
    609117134134
    • NoteWasher aims poor

  21. Pass33,751 miles (+6,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    835076033148
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail27,546 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    396166132184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    677646232128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS09 BXM

Does LS09 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 BXM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 BXM?
The MOT on LS09 BXM is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 BXM done?
LS09 BXM was recorded at 180,768 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 10,715 miles a year.
Has LS09 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 BXM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 BXM 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 LS09 BXM find?
LS09 BXM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pedal wearing smooth; front coil spring corroded nearside and offside, and 5 more.

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