2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · BT58 MHJ
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 134,268 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT58 MHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 134,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT58 MHJ 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 MHJ) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BT58 MHJ Mileage History
- 21/11/2023123,272 mi
- 02/12/2024128,802 mi+5,530 mi
- 06/12/2024128,809 mi+7 mi
- 27/01/2026134,265 mi+5,456 mi
- 27/01/2026134,268 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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