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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

LS09 TFXMOT history

LS09 TFX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

LS09 TFX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
118,851 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 TFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS09 TFX was last recorded at 118,851 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 7,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,169 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,682 miles
Average per year
7,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,851 miles
  • 2023 – 111,169 miles
  • 2022 – 103,027 miles
  • 2021 – 96,756 miles
  • 2020 – 94,174 miles
  • 2019 – 89,245 miles
  • 2017 – 84,550 miles
  • 2016 – 80,514 miles
  • 2015 – 66,693 miles
  • 2014 – 55,632 miles
  • 2013 – 40,291 miles
  • 2012 – 29,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,851 miles
  • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILLS ON BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryUNDER BODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,851 miles (+7,682)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    268259062057
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILLS ON BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

  2. Pass111,169 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    827837126716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,166 miles (+8,139)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    967111476477
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass103,027 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    394321016935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,756 miles (+2,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,756 miles
    Test number
    264062108018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass94,174 miles (+4,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    118544424551
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,245 miles
    Test number
    491811559245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail89,245 miles (+4,695)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,245 miles
    Test number
    226793777103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,550 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    460601790876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,514 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,514 miles
    Test number
    678440237199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,779 miles (+70)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    836203865412
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail78,709 miles (+12,016)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,709 miles
    Test number
    977007593890
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass66,693 miles (+11,061)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    515427915957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under tray covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc slight distortion
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc slight distortion
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres slight wear edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slight wear
    • AdvisoryUnable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

  14. Pass55,632 miles (+3,774)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    458538554227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm and worn on inner edge

  15. Pass51,858 miles (+11,567)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    129288444125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteUnable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

  16. Pass40,291 miles (+10,636)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    628688823199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm and uneven wear on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge and distorsion in tread
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  17. Pass29,655 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    757430032177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,474 miles
    Test number
    896624022135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 TFX

Does LS09 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 TFX expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 TFX?
The MOT on LS09 TFX expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 TFX done?
LS09 TFX was recorded at 118,851 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 7,496 miles a year.
Has LS09 TFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 TFX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 TFX 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 TFX find?
LS09 TFX failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four inner edges; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills on both sides, and 4 more.

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