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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LX09 WGUMOT history

LX09 WGU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LX09 WGU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,588 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 WGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 WGU was last recorded at 131,588 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,005 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,583 miles
Average per year
8,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,588 miles
  • 2025 – 125,005 miles
  • 2024 – 120,675 miles
  • 2023 – 116,579 miles
  • 2022 – 106,304 miles
  • 2021 – 100,671 miles
  • 2020 – 91,521 miles
  • 2019 – 83,580 miles
  • 2018 – 73,812 miles
  • 2017 – 63,702 miles
  • 2016 – 52,514 miles
  • 2015 – 42,435 miles
  • 2014 – 32,663 miles
  • 2013 – 26,176 miles
  • 2012 – 18,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,588 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,588 miles (+6,583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,588 miles
    Test number
    911163112852
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,005 miles (+4,330)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,005 miles
    Test number
    726981989164
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody damage
    • AdvisoryShields

  3. Pass120,675 miles (+4,096)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    460605901807
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,579 miles (+10,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    750836142673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass106,304 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,304 miles
    Test number
    190475516569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,671 miles (+9,150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,671 miles
    Test number
    377499053160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  7. Pass91,521 miles (+7,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    125379286272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,580 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    112511414602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail83,573 miles (+9,761)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,573 miles
    Test number
    111478027940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,812 miles (+10,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,812 miles
    Test number
    207434653938
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass63,702 miles (+11,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,702 miles
    Test number
    919134861910
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeat shields covering brake pipe.

  12. Pass52,514 miles (+10,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    696482415834
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  13. Pass42,435 miles (+9,772)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,435 miles
    Test number
    709998825074
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass32,663 miles (+154)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,663 miles
    Test number
    535634344069
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge devoid of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteWiper blades smearing screen

  15. Fail32,509 miles (+6,333)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,509 miles
    Test number
    307094034086
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge devoid of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteWiper blades smearing screen

  16. Pass26,176 miles (+7,255)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    937535743044
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 road wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged

  17. Pass18,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,921 miles
    Test number
    316259652094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX09 WGU

Does LX09 WGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 WGU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 WGU?
The MOT on LX09 WGU is valid until 27 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 WGU done?
LX09 WGU was recorded at 131,588 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,115 miles a year.
Has LX09 WGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 WGU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LX09 WGU 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 WGU find?
LX09 WGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn on both front lower arms.

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