Official DVLA Record

2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SW59 THN

SW59 THN

2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2009. Recorded mileage 75,009 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2009 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 01/08/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
75,009 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1798cc

SW59 THN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
  • 75,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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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SW59 THN Mileage History

  1. 23/03/202267,423 mi
  2. 29/03/202267,424 mi+1 mi
  3. 21/07/202368,176 mi+752 mi
  4. 03/08/202368,183 mi+7 mi
  5. 18/07/202475,009 mi+6,826 mi

Average of roughly 3,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW59 THN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 02:50
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 (SW59 THN) between March 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 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 (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking cant test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded an leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs heavly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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