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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LT59 EXLMOT history

LT59 EXL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LT59 EXL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,814 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 EXL
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 EXL was last recorded at 127,814 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 6,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,740 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,074 miles
Average per year
7,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,814 miles
  • 2025 – 121,740 miles
  • 2024 – 114,829 miles
  • 2023 – 111,781 miles
  • 2022 – 104,830 miles
  • 2021 – 96,235 miles
  • 2020 – 91,621 miles
  • 2019 – 84,510 miles
  • 2018 – 75,428 miles
  • 2017 – 66,013 miles
  • 2016 – 56,769 miles
  • 2015 – 47,484 miles
  • 2014 – 37,195 miles
  • 2013 – 30,035 miles
  • 2012 – 22,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both offsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,814 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,814 miles
    Test number
    418855728028
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both offsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,813 miles (+6,073)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,813 miles
    Test number
    504783607383
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both offsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,740 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,740 miles
    Test number
    711327401686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,829 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    143369250605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,781 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,781 miles
    Test number
    823752695795
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass104,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    606067231797
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail104,830 miles (+8,595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    754645743186
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass96,235 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    238320865580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,621 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,621 miles
    Test number
    427550631036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,510 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    237970945121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,428 miles (+9,415)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    386506776484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,013 miles (+9,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    109712322184
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass56,769 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    370709458267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,484 miles (+10,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    670737356981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,195 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,195 miles
    Test number
    359411834417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,035 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    479865143216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,735 miles
    Test number
    976721742232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 EXL

Does LT59 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 EXL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 EXL?
The MOT on LT59 EXL is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 EXL done?
LT59 EXL was recorded at 127,814 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 7,487 miles a year.
Has LT59 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 EXL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 EXL 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 LT59 EXL find?
LT59 EXL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both offsides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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