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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX59 WHUMOT history

LX59 WHU is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LX59 WHU grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,485 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 WHU
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
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 WHU was last recorded at 121,485 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,781 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,704 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,485 miles
  • 2025 – 115,781 miles
  • 2024 – 110,999 miles
  • 2023 – 103,399 miles
  • 2022 – 97,527 miles
  • 2021 – 90,216 miles
  • 2020 – 85,608 miles
  • 2019 – 80,980 miles
  • 2018 – 72,489 miles
  • 2017 – 65,760 miles
  • 2016 – 56,728 miles
  • 2015 – 45,866 miles
  • 2014 – 36,160 miles
  • 2013 – 30,042 miles
  • 2012 – 23,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,485 miles (+5,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,485 miles
    Test number
    679211324827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,781 miles (+4,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    545843701777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass110,999 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,999 miles
    Test number
    663939139414
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail110,999 miles (+7,600)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,999 miles
    Test number
    381445675472
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass103,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,399 miles
    Test number
    476843143905
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,399 miles (+5,872)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,399 miles
    Test number
    333613904921
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    312370640721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,527 miles (+7,311)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    264806548638
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,216 miles (+4,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,216 miles
    Test number
    214214818870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass85,608 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    597068803231
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail85,608 miles (+4,628)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    385244198750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    575514617287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail80,980 miles (+8,491)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    428026345569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    999193372758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,489 miles (+6,729)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    720109089684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass65,760 miles (+9,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    405040917280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass56,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    925040564890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail56,728 miles (+10,862)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    430968095989
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall torn (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,866 miles (+9,706)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    838474367035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,160 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    547350574288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,042 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    336677163428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,298 miles
    Test number
    756327652281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 WHU

Does LX59 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 WHU is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 WHU?
The MOT on LX59 WHU is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 WHU done?
LX59 WHU was recorded at 121,485 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has LX59 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 WHU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX59 WHU 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 LX59 WHU find?
LX59 WHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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