2009 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec S

Overview

• Make: Ford
• Model: Focus
• Trim: Zetec S
• Version: 1.6 Zetec S Manual FWD Euro 4 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2009
• Mileage: 71,382 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 159 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S is advertised with 71,382 miles, approximately 10,700 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £1,795, which is £800 below the AskCar estimate of £2,595. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 7,707 Ford Focus adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 53 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £700. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 7 August 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Vansalespeterborough.Com, based in Peterborough. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £800 (30%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,595. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 7,707 priced Ford Focus adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2009 Ford Focus with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,100: the median of the 79 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2009 Ford Focus has been on sale for at least 53 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 September 2026 at £2,495. Its asking price is now £1,795, £700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 30 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 10 September 2026: £2,495
• 15 September 2026: £1,995
• 30 October 2026: £1,795

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 7 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 7 August 2025 (offside headlamp not working on main beam; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside headlamp aim too low; and 1 more) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Mileage at that test: 66,691 miles, which matches the advertised 71,382 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 10,700 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2009 Ford Focus on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S 1.6 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,850 to £2,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 66,569 miles. Price: £2,495, £700 more than this car. Dealer: Warren Road Motors in Scunthorpe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2009-4b11ae4c92a0
• 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 88,315 miles. Price: £2,495, £700 more than this car. Dealer: F11 Car Sales Manchester in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2009-3867cac64fcf
• 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 91,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £1,200 more than this car. Dealer: Advantage Vehicles in Crewe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2009-c7b26daa185d

• The nearest: 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue, 69 miles from this car. Mileage: 107,411 miles. Price: £1,850, £55 more than this car. Dealer: Digbeth Motor Sales in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2009-093e85cb6631