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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX09 VZWMOT history

LX09 VZW is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

LX09 VZW grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
134,956 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VZW was last recorded at 134,956 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 2,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,696 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,260 miles
Average per year
9,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,956 miles
  • 2023 – 132,696 miles
  • 2022 – 131,663 miles
  • 2021 – 124,606 miles
  • 2020 – 112,705 miles
  • 2019 – 101,268 miles
  • 2018 – 86,827 miles
  • 2017 – 67,391 miles
  • 2016 – 48,388 miles
  • 2015 – 38,343 miles
  • 2014 – 30,771 miles
  • 2013 – 24,800 miles
  • 2012 – 16,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,956 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,956 miles
    Test number
    850911168364
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail134,956 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,956 miles
    Test number
    718097001698
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail134,956 miles (+2,260)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,956 miles
    Test number
    471175179923
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass132,696 miles (+1,033)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,696 miles
    Test number
    675860947558
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,663 miles (+7,057)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,663 miles
    Test number
    147015930327
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,606 miles
    Test number
    552244135816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,606 miles (+11,901)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,606 miles
    Test number
    483486640108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass112,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,705 miles
    Test number
    642619096052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,705 miles (+11,437)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,705 miles
    Test number
    875355030679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,268 miles (+14,441)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    797581496008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    968430353643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,827 miles (+19,436)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    585009959813
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass67,391 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,391 miles
    Test number
    582121789807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,210 miles (+18,822)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    983656334292
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect X2 BULBS FITTED INCORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre VERY CLOSE TO EDGE

  15. Pass48,388 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    527696195213
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2
    • AdvisoryX2 SILL COVERS FITTED

  16. Fail48,291 miles (+9,948)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,291 miles
    Test number
    384346254241
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2
    • AdvisoryX2 SILL COVERS FITTED

  17. Pass38,343 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    136819025218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,771 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    347241544480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,800 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,800 miles
    Test number
    397182643238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,575 miles
    Test number
    208987782085
    • NoteFront tyres getting close to limit

  21. Fail16,575 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,575 miles
    Test number
    565007782000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres getting close to limit

Questions about LX09 VZW

Does LX09 VZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 VZW expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VZW?
The MOT on LX09 VZW expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 VZW done?
LX09 VZW was recorded at 134,956 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 9,453 miles a year.
Has LX09 VZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VZW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX09 VZW 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 VZW find?
LX09 VZW passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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