2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · M20 VEX
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 95,760 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M20 VEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 95,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M20 VEX 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 (M20 VEX) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M20 VEX Mileage History
- 27/05/202283,372 mi
- 16/11/202389,561 mi+6,189 mi
- 15/11/202492,762 mi+3,201 mi
- 15/11/202492,762 mi
- 20/11/202595,760 mi+2,998 mi
Average of roughly 3,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
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- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
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- Alternator FailureModerate
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