2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · B28 OAR
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 121,237 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B28 OAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 121,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B28 OAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (B28 OAR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
B28 OAR Mileage History
- 18/08/2023120,404 mi
- 21/08/2023120,421 mi+17 mi
- 06/08/2024120,903 mi+482 mi
- 06/08/2024120,903 mi
- 12/08/2025121,237 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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