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885 MWL

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,912 mi
Last recorded32,912 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration885 MWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 32,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,343 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 25,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 25,842 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 21,870 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 21,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,813 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 17,813 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,766 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 15,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center silencer fractured causing excessive exhaust gas leakage emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 15,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 14,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,584 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn uneven.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 13,046 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 24 Sep 2016 13,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,809 miles

child seat fitted in rear centre not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cracking close to cords and wearing low on inner edge 205/50/17

Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,593 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars + started to split on inner sidewall [205/50/17v]

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,696 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre, nail in o/s/f

unable to check centre rear seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,102 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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885 MWL is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 71,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 885 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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885 MWL is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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