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EX59 MKJ

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 74,276 miles on the clock, averaging 4,977 miles per year, well below 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 MKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,977

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX59 MKJ 13k29k44k59k74k '12'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage71,876 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,874 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage68,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,776 miles
PASS
Mileage66,085 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage64,347 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage62,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage52,968 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,961 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage41,740 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,186 miles
PASS
Mileage30,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage25,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage15,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage13,370 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

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

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About EX59 MKJ

What car is EX59 MKJ?

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

What is the mileage of EX59 MKJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX59 MKJ was 74,276 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX59 MKJ passed its MOT?

EX59 MKJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2024.

Is EX59 MKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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