Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc
LX09 VZJMOT history
LX09 VZJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 94,511 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX09 VZJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX09 VZJ was last recorded at 94,511 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,236 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 275 miles
- Average per year
- 4,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,511 miles
- 2024 – 94,236 miles
- 2023 – 93,500 miles
- 2022 – 92,739 miles
- 2021 – 91,909 miles
- 2020 – 91,196 miles
- 2019 – 88,037 miles
- 2018 – 79,726 miles
- 2017 – 69,646 miles
- 2016 – 56,981 miles
- 2015 – 45,040 miles
- 2014 – 38,418 miles
- 2013 – 34,214 miles
- 2012 – 29,583 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,511 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S CRACKING IN TREAD
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,511 miles (+275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 94,511 miles
- Test number
- 973893400762
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,236 miles (+736)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,236 miles
- Test number
- 203673101720
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS O/S AND N/S ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,500 miles (+761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,500 miles
- Test number
- 196608196334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,739 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 92,739 miles
- Test number
- 528743793983
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail92,739 miles (+830)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,739 miles
- Test number
- 184587856989
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass91,909 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,909 miles
- Test number
- 906786434537
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail91,909 miles (+713)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,909 miles
- Test number
- 137547571231
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass91,196 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,196 miles
- Test number
- 424535284472
- AdvisoryFRONT LOWER PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED LIMITING VIEW
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,196 miles (+3,159)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,196 miles
- Test number
- 573483457121
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFRONT LOWER PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED LIMITING VIEW
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass88,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,037 miles
- Test number
- 158581672520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,035 miles (+8,309)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,035 miles
- Test number
- 328784615789
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,726 miles (+10,080)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,726 miles
- Test number
- 707688830892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,646 miles (+12,665)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,646 miles
- Test number
- 751036241661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,981 miles (+11,941)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 56,981 miles
- Test number
- 453159440661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 45,040 miles
- Test number
- 599168185178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,040 miles (+1,435)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,040 miles
- Test number
- 766407085117
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass43,605 miles (+5,187)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,605 miles
- Test number
- 807828945090
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,418 miles (+4,204)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,418 miles
- Test number
- 839525654069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,214 miles (+4,631)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,214 miles
- Test number
- 766039753024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,583 miles
- Test number
- 178621362048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX09 VZJ
- Does LX09 VZJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VZJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX09 VZJ?
- The MOT on LX09 VZJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX09 VZJ done?
- LX09 VZJ was recorded at 94,511 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
- Has LX09 VZJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX09 VZJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX09 VZJ 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 VZJ find?
- LX09 VZJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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