2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RT09 TAF
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 136,826 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RT09 TAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 136,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT09 TAF 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 (RT09 TAF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
RT09 TAF Mileage History
- 11/10/2023123,654 mi
- 11/10/2023123,658 mi+4 mi
- 17/09/2024130,787 mi+7,129 mi
- 24/09/2024130,894 mi+107 mi
- 07/10/2025136,826 mi+5,932 mi
Average of roughly 6,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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