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2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SA59 DGO

SA59 DGO

2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/09/2009. Recorded mileage 173,086 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2009 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
173,086 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2009 Ford Focus has a recent MOT history showing mixed outcomes, with the most recent test on 2025-02-06 resulting in a pass at 173,086 miles. However, a failure was recorded just 10 days earlier on 2025-01-27 at the same mileage, raising questions about the consistency of the testing process or potential unresolved issues. No defects were noted in either the pass or failure records, which is unusual and suggests the failures may have been due to procedural or technical reasons rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle’s MOT history includes multiple passes and failures between 2023 and 2024, but again, no defects were recorded in any of these entries. This pattern indicates the car has undergone regular testing, but the absence of documented defects makes it difficult to assess the severity of the failures. The lack of specific fault details limits the ability to identify recurring mechanical issues, though the frequent testing could reflect the owner’s diligence or the vehicle’s age-related fragility. Mileage of 173,086 miles for a 17-year-old vehicle is typical , averaging around 10,182 miles per year. This suggests the car has been used regularly rather than left stationary for extended periods, which reduces the risk of component degradation from inactivity. However, higher mileage can still lead to wear on consumables like brakes, suspension, and the drivetrain, even if these are not explicitly flagged in MOT records. The trend in MOT results is unstable , with passes and failures alternating without clear evidence of worsening or improving condition.

SA59 DGO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
  • 173,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SA59 DGO Mileage History

  1. 11/01/2023144,195 mi
  2. 11/01/2023144,195 mi
  3. 07/02/2024150,733 mi+6,538 mi
  4. 27/01/2025173,026 mi+22,293 mi
  5. 06/02/2025173,086 mi+60 mi

Average of roughly 13,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SA59 DGO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (SA59 DGO) between January 2023 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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