2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FL59 EYB
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 181,472 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL59 EYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 181,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FL59 EYB Mileage History
- 06/09/2023175,115 mi
- 06/09/2023175,115 mi
- 10/09/2024178,257 mi+3,142 mi
- 02/09/2025181,472 mi+3,215 mi
- 03/09/2025181,472 mi
Average of roughly 3,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL59 EYB 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 (FL59 EYB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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