2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SY09 VYN
2009 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 134,230 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY09 VYN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2023
- 134,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY09 VYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (SY09 VYN) between October 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
SY09 VYN Mileage History
- 20/10/2022132,103 mi
- 18/11/2022132,103 mi
- 06/12/2023134,230 mi+2,127 mi
Average of roughly 1,885 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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