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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX09 WTCMOT history

LX09 WTC is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LX09 WTC grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2026
Mileage
177,950 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 WTC
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
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 WTC was last recorded at 177,950 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 2,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,256 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,694 miles
Average per year
12,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,950 miles
  • 2024 – 175,256 miles
  • 2023 – 168,334 miles
  • 2022 – 157,727 miles
  • 2021 – 146,587 miles
  • 2020 – 138,091 miles
  • 2019 – 109,065 miles
  • 2018 – 85,337 miles
  • 2017 – 71,201 miles
  • 2016 – 58,678 miles
  • 2015 – 38,302 miles
  • 2014 – 32,303 miles
  • 2013 – 24,728 miles
  • 2012 – 19,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,950 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,950 miles (+2,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,950 miles
    Test number
    445270042778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,256 miles
    Test number
    329495831776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail175,247 miles (+6,913)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,247 miles
    Test number
    933411122187
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,334 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,334 miles
    Test number
    389522947472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail168,276 miles (+10,549)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,276 miles
    Test number
    157526415802
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,727 miles (+11,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,727 miles
    Test number
    233208117847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,587 miles (+8,496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,587 miles
    Test number
    374392178556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,091 miles (+29,026)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    335044017872
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    887068041547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

  10. Fail109,065 miles (+23,728)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    500317830092
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

  11. Pass85,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    432500001038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail85,337 miles (+14,136)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    907886597151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    624967323541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,201 miles (+12,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    132795867965
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass58,678 miles (+20,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    273798966045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,302 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    917244555079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,303 miles (+7,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    686828764184
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass24,728 miles (+5,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,728 miles
    Test number
    986091593132
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

  19. Pass19,615 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,615 miles
    Test number
    645831372148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise wipers poor

Questions about LX09 WTC

Does LX09 WTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 WTC expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 WTC?
The MOT on LX09 WTC expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 WTC done?
LX09 WTC was recorded at 177,950 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 12,483 miles a year.
Has LX09 WTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 WTC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX09 WTC 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 WTC find?
LX09 WTC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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