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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LS09 VZHMOT history

LS09 VZH is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

LS09 VZH silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
178,685 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VZH was last recorded at 178,685 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 7,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,474 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
7,211 miles
Average per year
10,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,685 miles
  • 2022 – 171,474 miles
  • 2021 – 165,908 miles
  • 2020 – 160,770 miles
  • 2019 – 152,850 miles
  • 2018 – 137,798 miles
  • 2016 – 119,210 miles
  • 2015 – 117,110 miles
  • 2014 – 97,249 miles
  • 2013 – 84,702 miles
  • 2012 – 69,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,685 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cases corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryWipers poor

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,685 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    178,685 miles
    Test number
    565325227991
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cases corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor
  2. Fail178,685 miles (+7,211)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,685 miles
    Test number
    379158522257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv(inner clip) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cases corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor
  3. Pass171,474 miles (+5,566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    171,474 miles
    Test number
    395193278544
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass165,908 miles (+5,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,908 miles
    Test number
    762828432251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass160,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    209589454264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,770 miles (+7,920)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    681358864346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass152,850 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    794662080314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,845 miles (+15,047)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,845 miles
    Test number
    336066027861
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass137,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,798 miles
    Test number
    272732361593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insequre
  10. Fail137,798 miles (+18,588)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,798 miles
    Test number
    655926516128
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insequre
  11. Pass119,210 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    803335128494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  12. Fail119,210 miles (+2,100)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    578997493647
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  13. Pass117,110 miles (+19,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    897546165139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,249 miles (+12,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,249 miles
    Test number
    728353064130
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScreen chipped off side bottom corner
  15. Pass84,702 miles (+15,503)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    907062773171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,199 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    699039972154
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS09 VZH

Does LS09 VZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VZH expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VZH?
The MOT on LS09 VZH expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VZH done?
LS09 VZH was recorded at 178,685 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 10,020 miles a year.
Has LS09 VZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VZH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 VZH 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 VZH find?
LS09 VZH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear bushes); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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