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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LT59 XHLMOT history

LT59 XHL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LT59 XHL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,009 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XHL was last recorded at 162,009 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,000 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,009 miles
  • 2025 – 152,196 miles
  • 2024 – 145,451 miles
  • 2023 – 141,147 miles
  • 2021 – 140,979 miles
  • 2020 – 136,735 miles
  • 2019 – 132,683 miles
  • 2018 – 124,460 miles
  • 2017 – 105,521 miles
  • 2016 – 85,510 miles
  • 2015 – 67,109 miles
  • 2014 – 51,121 miles
  • 2013 – 35,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive allover corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,009 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,009 miles
    Test number
    339015307656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive allover corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,000 miles (+9,804)3 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,000 miles
    Test number
    268940027138
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive allover corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,196 miles (+6,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,196 miles
    Test number
    359105233900
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken and detached from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,451 miles (+4,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,451 miles
    Test number
    534167291886
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all parts and components under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,147 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,147 miles
    Test number
    307511005653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,979 miles (+4,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,979 miles
    Test number
    401245218766
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,735 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,735 miles
    Test number
    619771385614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    628815132536
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail132,683 miles (+8,223)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    428432786318
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    452963838462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail124,460 miles (+18,939)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    982836662789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass105,521 miles (+20,011)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    294845244332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    906129100112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail85,510 miles (+18,401)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    257728909775
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass67,109 miles (+15,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,109 miles
    Test number
    553783857807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,121 miles (+15,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,121 miles
    Test number
    365053944386
    • 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)

  17. Fail35,961 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    859467253377
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass35,961 miles (+13,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    935267353393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,064 miles
    Test number
    927519203000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 XHL

Does LT59 XHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 XHL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XHL?
The MOT on LT59 XHL is valid until 3 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 XHL done?
LT59 XHL was recorded at 162,009 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 10,252 miles a year.
Has LT59 XHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XHL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 XHL 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 XHL find?
LT59 XHL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust mounting defective; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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