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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX09 WCMMOT history

LX09 WCM is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LX09 WCM silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,899 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 WCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 WCM was last recorded at 106,899 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,613 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
5,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,899 miles
  • 2025 – 105,628 miles
  • 2024 – 95,357 miles
  • 2023 – 87,296 miles
  • 2022 – 80,878 miles
  • 2021 – 72,310 miles
  • 2020 – 68,855 miles
  • 2019 – 61,731 miles
  • 2018 – 56,345 miles
  • 2017 – 51,138 miles
  • 2016 – 46,414 miles
  • 2015 – 41,251 miles
  • 2014 – 34,627 miles
  • 2013 – 28,793 miles
  • 2012 – 24,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,899 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,899 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    486296901223
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail106,613 miles (+985)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,613 miles
    Test number
    586038821177
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield fuel tank insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield middle box insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail105,628 miles (+10,271)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    291954335456
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on the inner arch liner plastic cover. Damaged and insecure (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure fuel tank
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure middle box
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,357 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    211576386458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,864 miles (+152)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    883987276581
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil misting

  6. Fail91,712 miles (+4,416)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    236594493939
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil misting

  7. Pass87,296 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    192073781833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    154594617134
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,874 miles (+8,564)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    113766327800
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,310 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,310 miles
    Test number
    914266553351
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail72,309 miles (+3,454)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    651698328169
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,855 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    645180289344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  13. Fail68,844 miles (+7,113)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    241343588538
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  14. Pass61,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    272534544288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail61,731 miles (+5,386)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    429731634085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass56,345 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    991569720659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,138 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    634520647690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,414 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,414 miles
    Test number
    889703897063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,251 miles (+6,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,251 miles
    Test number
    207778075034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,627 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,627 miles
    Test number
    275076854060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    536161253008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail28,793 miles (+4,023)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    156841353077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail24,770 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    198420262042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass24,770 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    995870862095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LX09 WCM

Does LX09 WCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 WCM is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 WCM?
The MOT on LX09 WCM is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 WCM done?
LX09 WCM was recorded at 106,899 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,889 miles a year.
Has LX09 WCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 WCM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 WCM 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 WCM find?
LX09 WCM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust heat shield insecure; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking; rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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