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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 TVMMOT history

LS09 TVM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LS09 TVM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,209 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 TVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 TVM was last recorded at 180,209 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 11,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,193 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,016 miles
Average per year
11,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,209 miles
  • 2025 – 169,193 miles
  • 2024 – 161,660 miles
  • 2023 – 151,104 miles
  • 2021 – 137,790 miles
  • 2020 – 125,320 miles
  • 2019 – 108,959 miles
  • 2018 – 95,531 miles
  • 2017 – 82,387 miles
  • 2016 – 73,279 miles
  • 2015 – 60,298 miles
  • 2014 – 48,838 miles
  • 2013 – 35,587 miles
  • 2012 – 24,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,209 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear underbody has surface corrosion

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 Coil spring corroded left and right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear axle rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,209 miles (+11,016)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,209 miles
    Test number
    253498881220
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody has surface corrosion

  2. Pass169,193 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,193 miles
    Test number
    162439787670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,660 miles (+10,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,660 miles
    Test number
    931586492274
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame slightly corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner left and right sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  4. Pass151,104 miles (+13,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,104 miles
    Test number
    505338024989
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner left and right sills
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  5. Pass137,790 miles (+12,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    187634195556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,320 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    209923574070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts osf has cut in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail125,320 miles (+16,361)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    644182724949
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both , ns bulb not clipped in (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts osf has cut in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    686157869053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail108,959 miles (+13,428)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    415038359879
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    907688857297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail95,531 miles (+13,144)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    371008376896
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak gear box drive shaft seal o/s.

  12. Pass82,387 miles (+9,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    417871533926
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass73,279 miles (+12,981)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,279 miles
    Test number
    628639264640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,298 miles (+11,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    948679635195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass48,838 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    229131954448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

  16. Fail48,838 miles (+13,251)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    507151254163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

  17. Pass35,587 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    216628043473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    748745522105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,094 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    278065422426
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS09 TVM

Does LS09 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 TVM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 TVM?
The MOT on LS09 TVM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 TVM done?
LS09 TVM was recorded at 180,209 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 11,296 miles a year.
Has LS09 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 TVM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS09 TVM 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 TVM find?
LS09 TVM passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear underbody has surface corrosion.

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