2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · JG03 FAR
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 97,843 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JG03 FAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 97,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JG03 FAR 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 (JG03 FAR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JG03 FAR Mileage History
- 14/10/202288,229 mi
- 18/10/202390,746 mi+2,517 mi
- 14/10/202492,469 mi+1,723 mi
- 14/10/202492,469 mi
- 01/10/202597,843 mi+5,374 mi
Average of roughly 3,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
Dry solder joints on the cluster PCB cause various errors, including "Engine Systems Fault" and immobiliser issues.
- 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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