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EX59 LZA

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 147,926 miles on the clock, averaging 9,132 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 EX59 LZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2012
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,132

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year9,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX59 LZA 45k71k97k122k148k '12'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,926 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,861 miles
Since last MOT+11,210 miles
PASS
Mileage136,651 miles
Since last MOT+10,955 miles
PASS
Mileage125,696 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage116,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage109,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage103,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage97,931 miles
Since last MOT+14,600 miles
PASS
Mileage83,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,110 miles
PASS
Mileage71,221 miles
Since last MOT+13,082 miles
PASS
Mileage58,139 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage45,492 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

RegistrationEX59 LZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About EX59 LZA

What car is EX59 LZA?

EX59 LZA is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EX59 LZA?

The last recorded mileage for EX59 LZA was 147,926 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX59 LZA passed its MOT?

EX59 LZA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2023.

Is EX59 LZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX59 LZA 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 EX59 LZA?

EX59 LZA is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.