2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · EA59 EWB
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 146,920 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 EWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 146,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EA59 EWB Mileage History
- 10/09/2022136,254 mi
- 13/09/2022136,315 mi+61 mi
- 23/08/2023141,770 mi+5,455 mi
- 29/08/2024144,014 mi+2,244 mi
- 01/09/2025146,920 mi+2,906 mi
Average of roughly 3,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 EWB 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 (EA59 EWB) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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