2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CK09 KWL
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2009. Recorded mileage 149,237 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK09 KWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2026
- 149,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK09 KWL 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 (CK09 KWL) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
CK09 KWL Mileage History
- 26/09/2022124,366 mi
- 04/10/2023127,520 mi+3,154 mi
- 28/09/2024136,444 mi+8,924 mi
- 10/03/2026149,237 mi+12,793 mi
Average of roughly 7,202 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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