
Ford Focus
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
Pass160,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,770 miles
- Test number
- 209589454264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass152,850 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 152,850 miles
- Test number
- 794662080314
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass117,110 miles (+19,861)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 117,110 miles
- Test number
- 897546165139
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass84,702 miles (+15,503)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,702 miles
- Test number
- 907062773171
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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