Official DVLA Record

2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RJ09 VLX

RJ09 VLX

2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24/07/2009. Recorded mileage 143,558 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2009 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 06/06/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
143,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/06/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc

RJ09 VLX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2024
  • 143,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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RJ09 VLX Mileage History

  1. 09/03/2022135,548 mi
  2. 08/03/2023136,510 mi+962 mi
  3. 08/03/2023136,513 mi+3 mi
  4. 05/06/2024143,554 mi+7,041 mi
  5. 08/06/2024143,558 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RJ09 VLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 02:05
MOT Analysis

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 (RJ09 VLX) between March 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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