2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GF59 AGO
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 55,716 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF59 AGO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 55,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF59 AGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (GF59 AGO) between September 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF59 AGO Mileage History
- 03/09/201210,078 mi
- 17/10/201211,367 mi+1,289 mi
- 20/09/201317,089 mi+5,722 mi
- 20/09/201317,089 mi
- 26/09/201421,114 mi+4,025 mi
- 06/10/201524,199 mi+3,085 mi
- 06/10/201524,199 mi
- 14/10/201627,521 mi+3,322 mi
- 17/10/201627,521 mi
- 29/09/201730,707 mi+3,186 mi
- 29/09/201730,707 mi
- 17/08/201833,280 mi+2,573 mi
- 20/08/201833,280 mi
- 05/08/201935,356 mi+2,076 mi
- 10/08/202037,631 mi+2,275 mi
- 24/08/202139,313 mi+1,682 mi
- 17/08/202242,515 mi+3,202 mi
- 14/08/202343,774 mi+1,259 mi
- 14/08/202343,774 mi
- 06/08/202448,306 mi+4,532 mi
- 13/08/202552,533 mi+4,227 mi
- 14/08/2025525,334 mi+472,801 mi
- 21/08/202655,716 mi-469,618 mi
- 21/08/202655,716 mi
Average of roughly 3,268 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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