2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · C8 JOR
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2009. Recorded mileage 50,277 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 JOR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 50,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C8 JOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (C8 JOR) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
C8 JOR Mileage History
- 01/08/202245,622 mi
- 13/07/202348,285 mi+2,663 mi
- 15/04/202549,857 mi+1,572 mi
- 08/04/202650,277 mi+420 mi
Average of roughly 1,263 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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