2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · BT58 MDJ
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 129,683 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT58 MDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 129,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT58 MDJ 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 (BT58 MDJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BT58 MDJ Mileage History
- 15/02/2024118,832 mi
- 18/02/2025124,623 mi+5,791 mi
- 18/02/2025124,623 mi
- 23/02/2026129,683 mi+5,060 mi
- 23/02/2026129,683 mi
Average of roughly 5,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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