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RE59 VAF

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 172,001 miles on the clock, averaging 9,142 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for RE59 VAF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,001
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
9,142

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 reading172,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,227
Average per year9,142
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE59 VAF 47k78k109k141k172k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage167,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage161,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage158,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage154,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage151,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage143,974 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,932 miles
Since last MOT+13,373 miles
PASS
Mileage130,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,915 miles
PASS
Mileage117,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,426 miles
PASS
Mileage108,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage100,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,118 miles
Since last MOT+17,369 miles
PASS
Mileage82,749 miles
Since last MOT+17,967 miles
PASS
Mileage64,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage59,569 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
PASS
Mileage46,891 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

RegistrationRE59 VAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RE59 VAF

What car is RE59 VAF?

RE59 VAF is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RE59 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for RE59 VAF was 172,001 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE59 VAF passed its MOT?

RE59 VAF has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is RE59 VAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE59 VAF 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 RE59 VAF?

RE59 VAF is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.