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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 MZTMOT history

LS09 MZT is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LS09 MZT grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,022 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 MZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 MZT was last recorded at 165,022 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 6,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,160 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,862 miles
Average per year
9,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,022 miles
  • 2025 – 158,160 miles
  • 2024 – 152,251 miles
  • 2023 – 144,623 miles
  • 2022 – 138,137 miles
  • 2021 – 129,744 miles
  • 2020 – 123,877 miles
  • 2019 – 116,918 miles
  • 2018 – 107,445 miles
  • 2017 – 98,026 miles
  • 2016 – 90,185 miles
  • 2015 – 78,004 miles
  • 2014 – 58,255 miles
  • 2013 – 42,590 miles
  • 2012 – 28,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,022 miles
    Test number
    355473945654
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,022 miles (+6,862)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,022 miles
    Test number
    395230285003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,160 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,160 miles
    Test number
    856328449908
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,160 miles (+5,909)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,160 miles
    Test number
    315560082646
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,251 miles (+7,628)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,251 miles
    Test number
    472378254529
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass144,623 miles (+6,486)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,623 miles
    Test number
    893825214723
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Pass138,137 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,137 miles
    Test number
    481108865917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,744 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    227400008858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,877 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,877 miles
    Test number
    344519413073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,720 miles (+6,802)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,720 miles
    Test number
    461640040502
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

  11. Pass116,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    935792364028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail116,918 miles (+9,473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    558756205768
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,445 miles (+9,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,445 miles
    Test number
    251503457688
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass98,026 miles (+7,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    603312670244
    • AdvisoryRear row seats unable to check

  15. Pass90,185 miles (+12,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    559218820770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    855713796557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,004 miles (+19,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    222749399498
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail58,255 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    245696024174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass58,255 miles (+15,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    497756124119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,590 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    105890283006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,590 miles (+13,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    207590483037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    309189282055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,692 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    896699182068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about LS09 MZT

Does LS09 MZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 MZT is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 MZT?
The MOT on LS09 MZT is valid until 12 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 MZT done?
LS09 MZT was recorded at 165,022 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,436 miles a year.
Has LS09 MZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 MZT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 MZT 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 MZT find?
LS09 MZT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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