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EF09 SXW

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 145,174 miles on the clock, averaging 8,640 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 EF09 SXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,640

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 reading145,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF09 SXW 27k56k86k116k145k '12'26'19

Check EF09 SXW

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,174 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,172 miles
Since last MOT+10,875 miles
PASS
Mileage134,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,906 miles
PASS
Mileage122,391 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage112,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage102,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage95,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
PASS
Mileage92,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage82,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,674 miles
Since last MOT+12,990 miles
PASS
Mileage69,684 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage60,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage53,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage45,920 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage38,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage33,306 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage26,519 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

RegistrationEF09 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About EF09 SXW

What car is EF09 SXW?

EF09 SXW is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EF09 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for EF09 SXW was 145,174 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF09 SXW passed its MOT?

EF09 SXW has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is EF09 SXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF09 SXW 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 EF09 SXW?

EF09 SXW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.