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EA09 SZX

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 166,874 miles on the clock, averaging 6,738 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for EA09 SZX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,738

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,534
Average per year6,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA09 SZX 72k96k120k143k167k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,874 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage163,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage159,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage152,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage141,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,836 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage130,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage124,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage120,181 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage115,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage111,038 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
PASS
Mileage110,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage107,011 miles
Since last MOT+1,127 miles
PASS
Mileage105,884 miles
Since last MOT+13,730 miles
PASS
Mileage92,154 miles
Since last MOT+19,791 miles
PASS
Mileage72,363 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 SZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About EA09 SZX

What car is EA09 SZX?

EA09 SZX is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EA09 SZX?

The last recorded mileage for EA09 SZX was 166,874 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA09 SZX passed its MOT?

EA09 SZX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is EA09 SZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA09 SZX 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 EA09 SZX?

EA09 SZX is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.