2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HY09 DTF
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 112,144 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY09 DTF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2023
- 112,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY09 DTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (HY09 DTF) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 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 (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
HY09 DTF Mileage History
- 21/06/2022106,616 mi
- 17/07/2023112,114 mi+5,498 mi
- 18/07/2023112,144 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 5,150 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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