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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 MZVMOT history

LS09 MZV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS09 MZV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,116 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS09 MZV was last recorded at 127,116 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,116 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,116 miles
  • 2025 – 118,658 miles
  • 2024 – 110,514 miles
  • 2023 – 102,906 miles
  • 2022 – 95,432 miles
  • 2021 – 87,388 miles
  • 2020 – 79,853 miles
  • 2019 – 71,937 miles
  • 2018 – 61,096 miles
  • 2017 – 53,309 miles
  • 2016 – 45,308 miles
  • 2015 – 37,910 miles
  • 2014 – 32,610 miles
  • 2013 – 26,620 miles
  • 2012 – 17,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,116 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    728411550753
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail127,116 miles (+8,458)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    726366199090
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass118,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    120905149155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,658 miles (+8,144)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    498442483732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass110,514 miles (+7,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    408875084327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,906 miles (+7,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    821776725414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass95,432 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    208442436001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail95,427 miles (+8,039)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,427 miles
    Test number
    541801436688
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass87,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    538765787749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,388 miles (+7,535)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    290190440177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass79,853 miles (+7,916)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    149379584721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass71,937 miles (+10,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,937 miles
    Test number
    487754525023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass61,096 miles (+7,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,096 miles
    Test number
    792452891807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass53,309 miles (+8,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    856306207902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear big bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear big bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass45,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    184947882003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail45,307 miles (+7,397)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    364715569417
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass37,910 miles (+5,300)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    339318125135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre not to cords
  18. Pass32,610 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    919312124150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,620 miles
    Test number
    536707823153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  20. Fail26,620 miles (+9,545)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,620 miles
    Test number
    299227223181
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  21. Pass17,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,075 miles
    Test number
    298635322499
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LS09 MZV

Does LS09 MZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 MZV is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 MZV?
The MOT on LS09 MZV 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 MZV done?
LS09 MZV was recorded at 127,116 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,676 miles a year.
Has LS09 MZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 MZV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 MZV 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 MZV find?
LS09 MZV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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