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RO09 ORU

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1999cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 123,480 miles on the clock, averaging 12,372 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 RO09 ORU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2012
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,372

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,476
Average per year12,372
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO09 ORU 50k69k87k105k123k '12'18'15

Check RO09 ORU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage113,004 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
PASS
Mileage101,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage94,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,788 miles
Since last MOT+12,197 miles
PASS
Mileage82,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,591 miles
Since last MOT+14,599 miles
PASS
Mileage67,992 miles
Since last MOT+17,814 miles
PASS
Mileage50,178 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

RegistrationRO09 ORU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1999cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About RO09 ORU

What car is RO09 ORU?

RO09 ORU is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1999cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RO09 ORU?

The last recorded mileage for RO09 ORU was 123,480 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO09 ORU passed its MOT?

RO09 ORU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2018.

Is RO09 ORU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO09 ORU 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 RO09 ORU?

RO09 ORU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.