2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · YR09 DVG
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 96,796 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR09 DVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 96,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR09 DVG 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 (YR09 DVG) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YR09 DVG Mileage History
- 07/03/202288,352 mi
- 08/03/202288,352 mi
- 02/03/202392,800 mi+4,448 mi
- 15/04/202494,664 mi+1,864 mi
- 12/04/202596,796 mi+2,132 mi
Average of roughly 2,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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