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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 SYFMOT history

LS09 SYF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LS09 SYF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,438 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SYF was last recorded at 135,438 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 14,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,535 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,903 miles
Average per year
8,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,438 miles
  • 2024 – 120,535 miles
  • 2023 – 108,215 miles
  • 2022 – 102,102 miles
  • 2021 – 93,463 miles
  • 2020 – 82,296 miles
  • 2019 – 67,168 miles
  • 2018 – 57,217 miles
  • 2017 – 53,024 miles
  • 2016 – 50,363 miles
  • 2015 – 48,264 miles
  • 2014 – 37,117 miles
  • 2013 – 29,166 miles
  • 2012 – 19,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,438 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,438 miles (+14,903)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    592583642381
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,535 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,535 miles
    Test number
    831911618987
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail120,473 miles (+12,258)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    692502101026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,215 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,215 miles
    Test number
    486304583274
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail108,215 miles (+6,113)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,215 miles
    Test number
    134466703341
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    294668298242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,102 miles (+8,639)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    102174582886
    • 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))

  8. Pass93,463 miles (+11,167)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,463 miles
    Test number
    348775940775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,296 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    969097640510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre deteriorated and cracking

  10. Fail82,296 miles (+15,128)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    595022497470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre deteriorated and cracking

  11. Pass67,168 miles (+9,951)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,168 miles
    Test number
    499007293012
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass57,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    281838734561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,217 miles (+960)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    275535153215
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass56,257 miles (+3,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    722137690621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    245214743194
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,024 miles (+2,661)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    453078283521
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,363 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    398488902966
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,264 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    808518225186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,117 miles
    Test number
    366172504198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,117 miles (+7,951)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,117 miles
    Test number
    259022604109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR tyre close to legal limit and sidewalls splitting and perishing

  21. Pass29,166 miles (+9,572)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,166 miles
    Test number
    668710833150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,594 miles
    Test number
    929453232122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SYF

Does LS09 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SYF is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SYF?
The MOT on LS09 SYF is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SYF done?
LS09 SYF was recorded at 135,438 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,574 miles a year.
Has LS09 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SYF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 SYF 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 SYF find?
LS09 SYF passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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