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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 SWZMOT history

LS09 SWZ is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

LS09 SWZ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
98,070 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SWZ
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
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SWZ was last recorded at 98,070 miles on 19 May 2025, 3,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,162 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,908 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,070 miles
  • 2024 – 94,162 miles
  • 2023 – 89,067 miles
  • 2022 – 83,791 miles
  • 2021 – 78,036 miles
  • 2020 – 72,709 miles
  • 2019 – 66,826 miles
  • 2018 – 60,025 miles
  • 2017 – 52,872 miles
  • 2016 – 45,661 miles
  • 2015 – 37,323 miles
  • 2014 – 30,992 miles
  • 2013 – 25,081 miles
  • 2012 – 21,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,070 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,070 miles (+3,908)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    457158817262
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,162 miles (+5,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,162 miles
    Test number
    205353223102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,067 miles (+5,276)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    265647936961
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,791 miles (+5,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    734473764122
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,036 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    522837620447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,025 miles (+5,316)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    338649941043
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,709 miles (+5,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    763641074583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

  8. Pass66,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    961478906895
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNS mirror is damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,826 miles (+6,801)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    403404568422
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNS mirror is damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    909074421187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

  11. Fail60,025 miles (+7,153)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    507079667812
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

  12. Pass52,872 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    415285038783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on edges

  13. Pass45,661 miles (+8,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    368207074476
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight windscreen crack zone 'B'

  14. Pass37,323 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    589592445120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail37,319 miles (+6,327)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    639576135142
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  16. Pass30,992 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,992 miles
    Test number
    285887934433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,081 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,081 miles
    Test number
    279917233139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,140 miles
    Test number
    975410342173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SWZ

Does LS09 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 SWZ expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SWZ?
The MOT on LS09 SWZ expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 SWZ done?
LS09 SWZ was recorded at 98,070 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has LS09 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SWZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LS09 SWZ 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 SWZ find?
LS09 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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