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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LS09 VBLMOT history

LS09 VBL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 37,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LS09 VBL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
37,315 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VBL was last recorded at 37,315 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,648 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,315 miles
  • 2024 – 36,648 miles
  • 2023 – 35,183 miles
  • 2022 – 34,618 miles
  • 2021 – 29,429 miles
  • 2020 – 22,724 miles
  • 2019 – 22,266 miles
  • 2018 – 21,226 miles
  • 2017 – 19,960 miles
  • 2016 – 18,553 miles
  • 2015 – 17,417 miles
  • 2014 – 16,269 miles
  • 2013 – 14,496 miles
  • 2012 – 11,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,315 miles
    Test number
    527213804332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail37,308 miles (+660)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    981353742208
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass36,648 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,648 miles
    Test number
    176798658874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,183 miles (+565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    845452668806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,618 miles (+5,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,618 miles
    Test number
    445328554707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass29,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    573734451779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slightly worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slightly worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail29,429 miles (+6,705)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    756115342198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slightly worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slightly worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass22,724 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    22,724 miles
    Test number
    554392909602
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail22,710 miles (+444)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,710 miles
    Test number
    924828037922
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight obstruction to view

  10. Pass22,266 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    22,266 miles
    Test number
    675000841137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    845775142582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,226 miles (+1,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    165125111210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass19,960 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,960 miles
    Test number
    966364106243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,553 miles (+1,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,553 miles
    Test number
    289727733127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass17,417 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,417 miles
    Test number
    398989985059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,269 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,269 miles
    Test number
    125534104188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,496 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,496 miles
    Test number
    508637533118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,379 miles
    Test number
    396069102181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 VBL

Does LS09 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VBL expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VBL?
The MOT on LS09 VBL expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VBL done?
LS09 VBL was recorded at 37,315 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has LS09 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VBL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 VBL 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 VBL find?
LS09 VBL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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