Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109 (2009)
2009 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109
CarHunch analysed 388 real MOT records for the 2009 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Ford Focus Zetec TDCi 109 is a serious reliability concern: just 25.9% pass their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning three-quarters of these diesels arrive at test with defects that need fixing. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare (0%), but the consistent failure rate suggests systemic wear issues rather than isolated problems.
At 125,000 miles median mileage, these cars are approaching or past the point where diesel engine and transmission components typically start failing; the 0.41 average failures per vehicle indicates most issues are recurring rather than one-offs. If you're considering this model, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect repair costs to be above average—buying one that has just passed MOT is the only safe approach.
What to check before buying a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 387 | 25.8% | 0.41 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109 vehicles fall between 105,950 and 142,409 miles.
2009 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 109 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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