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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LS09 SYHMOT history

LS09 SYH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LS09 SYH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,497 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SYH was last recorded at 107,497 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,497 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,497 miles
  • 2025 – 107,370 miles
  • 2024 – 106,947 miles
  • 2023 – 106,520 miles
  • 2022 – 101,303 miles
  • 2021 – 97,493 miles
  • 2020 – 95,264 miles
  • 2019 – 88,651 miles
  • 2018 – 79,390 miles
  • 2017 – 69,634 miles
  • 2016 – 59,465 miles
  • 2015 – 50,085 miles
  • 2014 – 42,273 miles
  • 2013 – 30,365 miles
  • 2012 – 20,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,497 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion started to offside and nearside rear outer sills /end cap areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner face of front brake discsRecorded 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.

  • Corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside and nearside front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight exhaust blow from exhaust flexi joint area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,497 miles
    Test number
    516594509862
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started to offside and nearside rear outer sills /end cap areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner face of front brake discs

  2. Fail107,497 miles (+127)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,497 miles
    Test number
    605868891227
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started to offside and nearside rear outer sills /end cap areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner face of front brake discs

  3. Pass107,370 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    316475009117
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

  4. Fail107,368 miles (+421)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    799041446121
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner face of front and rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

  5. Pass106,947 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,947 miles
    Test number
    651493686099
    • AdvisoryInner face of front and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes half split

  6. Pass106,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,520 miles
    Test number
    790470840706
    • AdvisoryInner face of front brake discs corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone bushes starting to split

  7. Fail106,520 miles (+5,217)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,520 miles
    Test number
    295100937666
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner face of front brake discs corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone bushes starting to split

  8. Pass101,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    163520129380
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes over half split

  9. Fail101,303 miles (+3,810)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    889698210696
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes over half split

  10. Pass97,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    365352719803
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes split

  11. Fail97,493 miles (+2,229)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    802901514862
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes split

  12. Pass95,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    458155136787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,264 miles (+6,613)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    410331413084
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass88,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    782510824702
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexi joint area

  15. Fail88,651 miles (+9,261)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    655951174735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight damage to inner sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from exhaust flexi joint area

  16. Pass79,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    191834410630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge smooth in paces
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

  17. Fail79,390 miles (+9,756)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    102202887116
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge smooth in paces
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

  18. Pass69,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    453234252710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,634 miles (+10,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    782602971370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

  20. Pass59,465 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    986109436048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    165430295126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,085 miles (+7,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    996630595101
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass42,273 miles (+11,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    318114644428
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit worn on inner edge

  24. Pass30,365 miles (+10,097)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,365 miles
    Test number
    877630503265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    536835992170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SYH

Does LS09 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SYH is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SYH?
The MOT on LS09 SYH is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SYH done?
LS09 SYH was recorded at 107,497 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has LS09 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SYH has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 SYH 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 SYH find?
LS09 SYH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: corrosion started to offside and nearside rear outer sills /end cap areas; corrosion to inner face of front brake discs.

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