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2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LL59 UBZ

LL59 UBZ

2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 143,235 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
143,235 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available MOT history. The most recent inspection conducted on 4 January 2023 at 143,235 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that at the time of the test, the vehicle met all minimum safety and environmental standards without any immediate mechanical or structural concerns being flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between the January 2022 test at 139,247 miles and the January 2023 test at 143,235 miles, the car covered 3,988 miles. This suggests regular but low-intensity usage rather than long periods of stationary neglect which often degrades seals and brake components. However, because the last recorded test is now over three years old, the current mechanical state of the vehicle is unverified and at risk of failing a contemporary inspection. Given the lack of recorded advisories in previous tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common failure points for this generation of Focus. Particular attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the rear sills and subframes, as these often deteriorate over seventeen years regardless of mileage. You should also inspect the condition of the suspension bushes for cracking and check the brake calipers for signs of binding or pitting, as these components are subject to wear that MOT records cannot capture.
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LL59 UBZ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2023
  • 143,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LL59 UBZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 18:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (LL59 UBZ) between January 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LL59 UBZ Mileage History

  1. 04/01/2022139,247 mi
  2. 04/01/2023143,235 mi+3,988 mi

Average of roughly 3,990 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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