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CA09 LML

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Bronze Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBronze
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 160,687 miles on the clock, averaging 8,923 miles per year, around 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 CA09 LML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2012
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,923

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,687 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA09 LML 38k69k99k130k161k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage155,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,836 miles
Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
Mileage147,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage145,735 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage142,525 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,428 miles
PASS
Mileage140,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage136,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage132,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage127,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage119,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage110,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage102,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage94,435 miles
Since last MOT+24,943 miles
PASS
Mileage69,492 miles
Since last MOT+19,950 miles
PASS
Mileage49,542 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage38,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,048 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 LML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About CA09 LML

What car is CA09 LML?

CA09 LML is a bronze Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2009.

What is the mileage of CA09 LML?

The last recorded mileage for CA09 LML was 160,687 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA09 LML passed its MOT?

CA09 LML has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is CA09 LML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA09 LML 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 CA09 LML?

CA09 LML is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.