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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 SXEMOT history

LS09 SXE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LS09 SXE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
121,962 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SXE
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
23 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SXE was last recorded at 121,962 miles on 8 May 2026, 10,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,338 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,624 miles
Average per year
7,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,962 miles
  • 2025 – 111,338 miles
  • 2024 – 97,998 miles
  • 2023 – 86,331 miles
  • 2022 – 74,985 miles
  • 2020 – 74,582 miles
  • 2019 – 63,590 miles
  • 2018 – 45,604 miles
  • 2017 – 37,699 miles
  • 2016 – 34,054 miles
  • 2015 – 29,620 miles
  • 2014 – 25,524 miles
  • 2013 – 19,531 miles
  • 2012 – 15,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield loose
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Boot full not allowing full access

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,962 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,962 miles
    Test number
    156844500698
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail121,962 miles (+10,624)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,962 miles
    Test number
    509911096244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass111,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,338 miles
    Test number
    472172055018
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded

  4. Fail111,337 miles (+13,339)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,337 miles
    Test number
    151768964531
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S + O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded

  5. Pass97,998 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    776450300415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,998 miles (+11,667)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    451465924691
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    954304333570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full not allowing full access

  8. Fail86,331 miles (+11,346)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    967552423182
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full not allowing full access

  9. Pass74,985 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    468769909145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    417866339344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,582 miles (+10,992)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    101906318236
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass63,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    545440461582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,590 miles (+17,986)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    649757123787
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass45,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    744378034442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,604 miles (+7,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    774300521360
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass37,699 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,699 miles
    Test number
    698166275691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,054 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    625447076027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,620 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    299844505109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    277530914158
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail25,524 miles (+5,993)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    919770614143
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass19,531 miles (+4,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,531 miles
    Test number
    137408193022
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass15,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,408 miles
    Test number
    628532642189
    • 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)

Questions about LS09 SXE

Does LS09 SXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SXE is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SXE?
The MOT on LS09 SXE is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SXE done?
LS09 SXE was recorded at 121,962 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,631 miles a year.
Has LS09 SXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SXE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 SXE 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 SXE find?
LS09 SXE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust shield loose; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s, and 4 more.

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