2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · LM09 ORF
2009 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 163,036 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM09 ORF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2026
- 163,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM09 ORF 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 (LM09 ORF) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
LM09 ORF Mileage History
- 22/06/2023148,546 mi
- 02/05/2024152,636 mi+4,090 mi
- 02/05/2024152,655 mi+19 mi
- 15/05/2025157,617 mi+4,962 mi
- 11/05/2026163,036 mi+5,419 mi
Average of roughly 5,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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