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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LS09 SZXMOT history

LS09 SZX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS09 SZX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,997 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SZX was last recorded at 88,997 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,993 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,997 miles
  • 2025 – 88,263 miles
  • 2024 – 86,689 miles
  • 2023 – 84,966 miles
  • 2022 – 83,361 miles
  • 2021 – 80,875 miles
  • 2020 – 78,941 miles
  • 2019 – 70,941 miles
  • 2018 – 64,086 miles
  • 2017 – 56,607 miles
  • 2016 – 49,216 miles
  • 2015 – 42,339 miles
  • 2014 – 34,199 miles
  • 2013 – 25,637 miles
  • 2012 – 17,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,997 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Underside and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coil spring corroded all (top strut mounts noisy)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,997 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,997 miles
    Test number
    247393262730
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail88,993 miles (+730)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    349655243049
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,263 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    171014755478
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded/bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail88,263 miles (+1,574)5 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    470700292775
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded/bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass86,689 miles (+1,723)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,689 miles
    Test number
    741643462593
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  6. Pass84,966 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    793976266289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,361 miles (+2,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    319968313171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    266252277296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both blade bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,875 miles (+1,934)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    696602013504
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both blade bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,941 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    222354642701
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and rear suspension corroded

  11. Fail78,941 miles (+8,000)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    400781314570
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and rear suspension corroded

  12. Pass70,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    359914442438
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (top strut mounts noisy) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail70,941 miles (+6,855)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    722637668997
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (top strut mounts noisy) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    761694990348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,086 miles (+7,479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    699626772215
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  16. Pass56,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    606536349651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,607 miles (+7,391)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    912383505657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass49,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    645118412512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,216 miles (+6,877)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    973248898394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass42,339 miles (+8,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    948377645137
    • NoteOfside rear tyre badly perished on outer side wall.

  21. Pass34,199 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    445112244191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,637 miles (+8,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    879144943175
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,555 miles
    Test number
    826685742154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SZX

Does LS09 SZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SZX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SZX?
The MOT on LS09 SZX is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SZX done?
LS09 SZX was recorded at 88,997 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has LS09 SZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SZX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 SZX 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 SZX find?
LS09 SZX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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