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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 SZJMOT history

LS09 SZJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

LS09 SZJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
114,962 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SZJ
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
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SZJ was last recorded at 114,962 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 6,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,933 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,029 miles
Average per year
7,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,962 miles
  • 2024 – 108,933 miles
  • 2023 – 103,011 miles
  • 2022 – 95,608 miles
  • 2021 – 87,411 miles
  • 2020 – 82,750 miles
  • 2019 – 75,830 miles
  • 2018 – 69,251 miles
  • 2017 – 62,066 miles
  • 2016 – 52,399 miles
  • 2015 – 43,698 miles
  • 2014 – 36,282 miles
  • 2013 – 27,045 miles
  • 2012 – 16,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,962 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,962 miles (+6,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    622659634704
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,933 miles (+5,922)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,933 miles
    Test number
    233657956105
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all(4) coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass103,011 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    649389841725
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively high spots on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail103,011 miles (+7,403)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    359985827343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively high spots on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass95,608 miles (+8,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    881989552799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

  6. Pass87,411 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    222352943251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    669711246150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,735 miles (+6,905)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    455416950269
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,830 miles (+6,579)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    271844437080
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Bald. 205/55V16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass69,251 miles (+7,185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,251 miles
    Test number
    775909878271
    • AdvisoryItem(s) Removed From Drivers View. Prior To Test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass62,066 miles (+9,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,066 miles
    Test number
    612338882823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens damaged/broken

  12. Pass52,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,399 miles
    Test number
    950186521250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail52,399 miles (+8,701)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,399 miles
    Test number
    886321084132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass43,698 miles (+7,416)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    955509455034
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass36,282 miles (+9,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    128493764000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass27,045 miles (+10,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,045 miles
    Test number
    957191263018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass16,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,047 miles
    Test number
    288505462046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SZJ

Does LS09 SZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 SZJ expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SZJ?
The MOT on LS09 SZJ expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 SZJ done?
LS09 SZJ was recorded at 114,962 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 7,611 miles a year.
Has LS09 SZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SZJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 SZJ 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 SZJ find?
LS09 SZJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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