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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LT09 UMSMOT history

LT09 UMS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LT09 UMS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,743 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT09 UMS
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
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT09 UMS was last recorded at 67,743 miles on 27 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2026: 67,743 miles, lower than 67,744 miles on 21 Apr 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,744 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Average per year
3,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,743 miles
  • 2025 – 65,744 miles
  • 2024 – 63,257 miles
  • 2023 – 57,480 miles
  • 2022 – 55,930 miles
  • 2021 – 54,122 miles
  • 2020 – 50,962 miles
  • 2019 – 46,447 miles
  • 2018 – 40,206 miles
  • 2017 – 34,538 miles
  • 2016 – 27,758 miles
  • 2015 – 24,369 miles
  • 2014 – 20,514 miles
  • 2013 – 16,990 miles
  • 2012 – 12,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,743 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Advise n/s/f tyre has worn down smooth on the outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Advise n/s/r tyre is cracked in the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,743 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    637089601325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail67,744 miles (+2,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    737436671938
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass65,744 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    100638365402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,257 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,257 miles
    Test number
    828126519893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,480 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    157909492235
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre has worn down smooth on the outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre is cracked in the tread

  6. Fail57,471 miles (+1,541)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    345750796820
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shockabsorber has a fluid (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre has worn down smooth on the outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre is cracked in the tread

  7. Pass55,930 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    611484415905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,122 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    163961744290
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner edge(been driven flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail54,122 miles (+3,160)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    611066783039
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner edge(been driven flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass50,962 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    934007152658
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail50,962 miles (+4,515)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    234546183354
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass46,447 miles (+6,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    425387094035
    • 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))

  13. Pass40,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    238402373657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail40,206 miles (+5,668)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    375798966374
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass34,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    329545229771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,538 miles (+6,780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    716499872584
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass27,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,758 miles
    Test number
    994148377538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,758 miles (+3,389)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,758 miles
    Test number
    578911595086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass24,369 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,369 miles
    Test number
    479869615111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,514 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,514 miles
    Test number
    529389314112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,990 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,990 miles
    Test number
    375770623105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass12,675 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,675 miles
    Test number
    549841112175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,040 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    188772732027
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail12,039 miles8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,039 miles
    Test number
    629611332050
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LT09 UMS

Does LT09 UMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT09 UMS is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT09 UMS?
The MOT on LT09 UMS is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT09 UMS done?
LT09 UMS was recorded at 67,743 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,913 miles a year.
Has LT09 UMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT09 UMS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LT09 UMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT09 UMS find?
LT09 UMS passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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