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RE59 VAM

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 123,380 miles on the clock, averaging 9,352 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 VAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2012
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,352

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year9,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE59 VAM 58k74k91k107k123k '12'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,380 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,066 miles
PASS
Mileage113,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage104,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage99,678 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage98,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage94,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,160 miles
PASS
Mileage84,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOT+15,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,937 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.

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

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About RE59 VAM

What car is RE59 VAM?

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

What is the mileage of RE59 VAM?

The last recorded mileage for RE59 VAM was 123,380 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE59 VAM passed its MOT?

RE59 VAM has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2019.

Is RE59 VAM ULEZ compliant?

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

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