2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · FA08 GBF
2009 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 155,635 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA08 GBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2025
- 155,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA08 GBF 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 (FA08 GBF) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FA08 GBF Mileage History
- 04/02/2023137,358 mi
- 02/02/2024148,959 mi+11,601 mi
- 08/02/2024148,994 mi+35 mi
- 09/02/2024148,995 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2025155,635 mi+6,640 mi
Average of roughly 9,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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