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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LX09 WHSMOT history

LX09 WHS is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LX09 WHS red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,666 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 WHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 WHS was last recorded at 82,666 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,359 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
3,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,666 miles
  • 2025 – 82,359 miles
  • 2024 – 82,065 miles
  • 2023 – 81,858 miles
  • 2022 – 80,851 miles
  • 2021 – 79,259 miles
  • 2020 – 78,170 miles
  • 2019 – 76,726 miles
  • 2018 – 75,763 miles
  • 2017 – 74,924 miles
  • 2016 – 73,754 miles
  • 2015 – 72,514 miles
  • 2014 – 68,021 miles
  • 2013 – 54,280 miles
  • 2012 – 39,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension components have corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,666 miles (+307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,666 miles
    Test number
    124756437270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components have corrosion

  2. Pass82,359 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    990042983590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    623826806597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail82,065 miles (+207)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    152111887530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass81,858 miles (+1,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    588529542013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,851 miles (+1,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    331507579992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,259 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,259 miles
    Test number
    325873265320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    651170688541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail78,170 miles (+1,444)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    492319816928
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,726 miles (+963)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    486012982925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to wear unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  11. Pass75,763 miles (+839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    251912644644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,924 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    126907856628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

  13. Fail74,924 miles (+1,170)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    287691957716
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

  14. Pass73,754 miles (+1,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    385484954646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,514 miles (+4,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,514 miles
    Test number
    148826075014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass68,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,021 miles
    Test number
    469154674040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,021 miles (+13,741)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,021 miles
    Test number
    257174774044
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass54,280 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    395478073033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 18%

  19. Fail54,280 miles (+15,251)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    567488173056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 18%

  20. Pass39,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    156339172492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,029 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    139809072090
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LX09 WHS

Does LX09 WHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 WHS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 WHS?
The MOT on LX09 WHS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 WHS done?
LX09 WHS was recorded at 82,666 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,019 miles a year.
Has LX09 WHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 WHS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX09 WHS 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 WHS find?
LX09 WHS passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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