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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX09 VXLMOT history

LX09 VXL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX09 VXL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,809 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VXL
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
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VXL was last recorded at 140,809 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,829 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,980 miles
Average per year
8,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,809 miles
  • 2025 – 138,829 miles
  • 2024 – 136,339 miles
  • 2023 – 133,011 miles
  • 2022 – 127,255 miles
  • 2021 – 116,440 miles
  • 2020 – 102,079 miles
  • 2019 – 86,769 miles
  • 2018 – 74,252 miles
  • 2017 – 64,201 miles
  • 2016 – 55,643 miles
  • 2015 – 46,350 miles
  • 2014 – 37,485 miles
  • 2013 – 30,053 miles
  • 2012 – 21,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,809 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,809 miles (+1,980)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,809 miles
    Test number
    808243817692
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass138,829 miles (+2,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    372549448358
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass136,339 miles (+3,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,339 miles
    Test number
    659874210370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass133,011 miles (+5,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,011 miles
    Test number
    848921731847
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass127,255 miles (+10,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,255 miles
    Test number
    401003555629
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass116,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    754605869882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,440 miles (+14,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    144253625390
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass102,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    166308244428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,079 miles (+15,310)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    213634944558
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass86,769 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    415570681061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,768 miles (+12,516)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    187789953791
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass74,252 miles (+10,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,252 miles
    Test number
    383755583074
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass64,201 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,201 miles
    Test number
    945804806080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,643 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    836029300412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,350 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,350 miles
    Test number
    857862785002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,485 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    835602994008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,053 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,053 miles
    Test number
    368616383093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,681 miles
    Test number
    136351382093
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LX09 VXL

Does LX09 VXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VXL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VXL?
The MOT on LX09 VXL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 VXL done?
LX09 VXL was recorded at 140,809 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
Has LX09 VXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VXL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LX09 VXL 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 VXL find?
LX09 VXL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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