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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX09 VXEMOT history

LX09 VXE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LX09 VXE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,722 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VXE was last recorded at 114,722 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,631 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,091 miles
Average per year
6,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,722 miles
  • 2025 – 110,631 miles
  • 2024 – 107,923 miles
  • 2023 – 104,287 miles
  • 2022 – 100,760 miles
  • 2021 – 93,988 miles
  • 2020 – 87,592 miles
  • 2019 – 80,049 miles
  • 2018 – 74,719 miles
  • 2017 – 66,723 miles
  • 2016 – 56,250 miles
  • 2015 – 47,351 miles
  • 2014 – 36,031 miles
  • 2013 – 26,853 miles
  • 2012 – 15,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,722 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,722 miles (+4,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    607737280938
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,631 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    374650306156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail110,626 miles (+2,703)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    824467692224
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,923 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,923 miles
    Test number
    905113368031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,905 miles (+3,618)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    659444751805
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,287 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    290475270907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,760 miles
    Test number
    406604089780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,755 miles (+6,767)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,755 miles
    Test number
    114859353793
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass93,988 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,988 miles
    Test number
    599241828400
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail93,987 miles (+6,395)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    743615062011
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on (inner) edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose
  11. Pass87,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    270187411533
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail87,592 miles (+7,543)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    569694110863
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass80,049 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,049 miles
    Test number
    922873974692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,719 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    304226093212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,723 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    249648505043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    492516892123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,250 miles (+8,899)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    289498380902
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracking
  18. Pass47,351 miles (+11,320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    519522965190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    538667954027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,031 miles (+9,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    666787554071
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  21. Pass26,853 miles (+11,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,853 miles
    Test number
    937716463051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,688 miles
    Test number
    599977682013
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LX09 VXE

Does LX09 VXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VXE is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VXE?
The MOT on LX09 VXE is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 VXE done?
LX09 VXE was recorded at 114,722 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,936 miles a year.
Has LX09 VXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VXE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 VXE 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 LX09 VXE find?
LX09 VXE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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