2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · J29 DDJ
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 131,585 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J29 DDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 131,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J29 DDJ 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 (J29 DDJ) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J29 DDJ Mileage History
- 17/07/2023105,690 mi
- 17/07/2023105,690 mi
- 15/10/2024109,857 mi+4,167 mi
- 16/10/2024109,875 mi+18 mi
- 30/09/2025131,585 mi+21,710 mi
Average of roughly 11,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
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- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
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