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2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN09 VGY

FN09 VGY

2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 175,935 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2009 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
175,935 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2009 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 August 2024 at 175,935 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The record shows two paired fail-pass entries on the same dates in 2023 and 2024, both at identical mileages with no defects listed, indicating administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical failures. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,349 miles per year. The odometer moved from 155,688 miles at the 26 August 2022 test to 165,498 miles by 10 August 2023, then to 175,935 miles by 19 August 2024. This equates to about 9,800 to 10,400 miles annually, a consistent and unremarkable pattern with no sudden jumps or prolonged dormancy visible in the data. The DVSA record is sparse and clean across all three years, listing no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. Such an absence of flagged wear at 175,935 miles is unusual for a Focus of this age and may reflect light-touch testing or genuine diligent upkeep. A buyer should not assume components are sound solely from the blank advisories. In person, the buyer should still inspect brake disc thickness and caliper operation, check suspension arms and subframe mounts for perished bushes or rust, and verify the exhaust system for internal degradation not caught on the roller. Confirm the 2023 and 2024 same-day fail-pass pairs were clerical and not掩盖 of a dismissed defect. Given the mileage, expect consumable items such as wipers and tyres to need replacement sooner rather than later.
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FN09 VGY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
  • 175,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FN09 VGY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 03:28
MOT Analysis

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 (FN09 VGY) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

FN09 VGY Mileage History

  1. 26/08/2022155,688 mi
  2. 10/08/2023165,498 mi+9,810 mi
  3. 10/08/2023165,498 mi
  4. 19/08/2024175,935 mi+10,437 mi
  5. 19/08/2024175,935 mi

Average of roughly 10,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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