2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL09 VLW
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 96,548 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL09 VLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL09 VLW 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 (GL09 VLW) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GL09 VLW Mileage History
- 20/05/202286,759 mi
- 20/05/202286,583 mi-176 mi
- 23/05/202396,547 mi+9,964 mi
- 23/05/202396,548 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,710 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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