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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LT59 EXUMOT history

LT59 EXU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LT59 EXU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,425 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 EXU
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
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 EXU was last recorded at 100,425 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,424 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,425 miles
  • 2025 – 93,297 miles
  • 2024 – 87,474 miles
  • 2023 – 80,937 miles
  • 2022 – 75,535 miles
  • 2021 – 72,531 miles
  • 2019 – 66,539 miles
  • 2018 – 56,462 miles
  • 2017 – 49,903 miles
  • 2016 – 43,264 miles
  • 2015 – 37,401 miles
  • 2014 – 34,424 miles
  • 2013 – 28,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,425 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    911437955299
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail100,424 miles (+7,127)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,424 miles
    Test number
    112420183651
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,297 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    305158703471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    143497565310
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail87,474 miles (+6,537)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    527646049485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass80,937 miles (+5,402)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    423319214869
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass75,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    841497473683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail75,535 miles (+3,004)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    781973620744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass72,531 miles (+5,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    667460514054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,539 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    690257793529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    393191340663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,462 miles (+6,559)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    785706450987
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass49,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,903 miles
    Test number
    247822966383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail49,903 miles (+6,639)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,903 miles
    Test number
    528901930229
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass43,264 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,264 miles
    Test number
    354702403433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,235 miles (+5,834)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    708748396525
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,401 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,401 miles
    Test number
    955609485195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,424 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    489389404230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,451 miles
    Test number
    626607773132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,421 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,421 miles
    Test number
    885197173104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LT59 EXU

Does LT59 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 EXU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 EXU?
The MOT on LT59 EXU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 EXU done?
LT59 EXU was recorded at 100,425 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,702 miles a year.
Has LT59 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 EXU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 EXU 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 EXU find?
LT59 EXU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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