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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LT59 XHCMOT history

LT59 XHC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 203,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LT59 XHC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
203,471 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XHC was last recorded at 203,471 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,245 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
13,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,471 miles
  • 2025 – 203,245 miles
  • 2024 – 187,727 miles
  • 2023 – 171,530 miles
  • 2022 – 155,730 miles
  • 2021 – 138,480 miles
  • 2020 – 125,001 miles
  • 2019 – 103,494 miles
  • 2018 – 85,608 miles
  • 2017 – 65,998 miles
  • 2016 – 48,266 miles
  • 2015 – 30,599 miles
  • 2014 – 27,465 miles
  • 2013 – 22,938 miles
  • 2012 – 18,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,471 miles (+226)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    203,471 miles
    Test number
    564090649535
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail203,245 miles (+592)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,245 miles
    Test number
    994592407557
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail202,653 miles (+14,926)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,653 miles
    Test number
    152552873822
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass187,727 miles (+16,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,727 miles
    Test number
    403238638254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass171,530 miles (+15,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,530 miles
    Test number
    262549643001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass155,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,730 miles
    Test number
    373698513117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail155,730 miles (+17,250)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,730 miles
    Test number
    779655700266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass138,480 miles (+13,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,480 miles
    Test number
    803372626014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass125,001 miles (+21,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    152546747669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,494 miles (+17,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    866002827869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,608 miles (+19,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    545087341331
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass65,998 miles (+17,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    870088285323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,266 miles (+17,667)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    892998288346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,599 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    198629445130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,465 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    397646464490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,938 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    846787363268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,383 miles
    Test number
    928585352274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 XHC

Does LT59 XHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 XHC is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XHC?
The MOT on LT59 XHC is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 XHC done?
LT59 XHC was recorded at 203,471 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 13,899 miles a year.
Has LT59 XHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XHC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 XHC 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 XHC find?
LT59 XHC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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