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AO59 ZBC

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 196,305 miles on the clock, averaging 13,075 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for AO59 ZBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,075

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year13,075
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO59 ZBC 28k70k112k154k196k '12'25'18

Check AO59 ZBC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,305 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,277 miles
Since last MOT+21,316 miles
PASS
Mileage174,961 miles
Since last MOT+20,347 miles
PASS
Mileage154,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage146,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage138,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,173 miles
PASS
Mileage127,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,042 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage114,678 miles
Since last MOT+19,373 miles
PASS
Mileage95,305 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,303 miles
Since last MOT+17,157 miles
PASS
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage68,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage60,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,301 miles
Since last MOT+11,514 miles
PASS
Mileage48,787 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage39,485 miles
Since last MOT+11,788 miles
PASS
Mileage27,697 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About AO59 ZBC

What car is AO59 ZBC?

AO59 ZBC is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Norwich in 2009.

What is the mileage of AO59 ZBC?

The last recorded mileage for AO59 ZBC was 196,305 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO59 ZBC passed its MOT?

AO59 ZBC has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2025.

Is AO59 ZBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO59 ZBC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO59 ZBC?

AO59 ZBC is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.