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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LX09 VZVMOT history

LX09 VZV is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LX09 VZV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,784 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VZV was last recorded at 152,784 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,143 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
8,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,784 miles
  • 2024 – 152,143 miles
  • 2023 – 151,369 miles
  • 2022 – 149,326 miles
  • 2021 – 139,333 miles
  • 2019 – 134,283 miles
  • 2018 – 126,797 miles
  • 2017 – 120,126 miles
  • 2016 – 108,403 miles
  • 2015 – 89,789 miles
  • 2014 – 72,415 miles
  • 2013 – 51,054 miles
  • 2012 – 40,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant level high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,784 miles (+641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,784 miles
    Test number
    579255891939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,143 miles (+774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,143 miles
    Test number
    844394545686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,369 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,369 miles
    Test number
    660751477872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level high
    • AdvisoryTowbar "ball hitch bracket" has been cut off

  4. Fail151,368 miles (+2,042)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,368 miles
    Test number
    278535924753
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level high
    • AdvisoryTowbar "ball hitch bracket" has been cut off

  5. Pass149,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,326 miles
    Test number
    228988653447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail149,326 miles (+9,993)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,326 miles
    Test number
    796203542086
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass139,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,333 miles
    Test number
    577991687988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,333 miles (+5,050)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,333 miles
    Test number
    813621519785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    258551596796
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in general on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail134,283 miles (+7,486)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    772035349646
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in general on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s both BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,797 miles (+6,671)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,797 miles
    Test number
    815712615701
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion in general on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryBinding on O/S/R wheel
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering, o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill edge. NOT advanced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear/feathering o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,126 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,126 miles
    Test number
    159427064956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,644 miles (+11,241)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    637388888676
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass108,403 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    718459123549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail108,303 miles (+18,514)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    303179864265
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass89,789 miles (+17,374)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    277126156760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,415 miles (+21,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    636209104331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,054 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    955184503336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,388 miles (+638)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    748197512356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass39,750 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    977374192029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,015 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,015 miles
    Test number
    315965942028
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LX09 VZV

Does LX09 VZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VZV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VZV?
The MOT on LX09 VZV is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 VZV done?
LX09 VZV was recorded at 152,784 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,258 miles a year.
Has LX09 VZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VZV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX09 VZV 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 VZV find?
LX09 VZV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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