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A16 SDF

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 92,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 88,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,740 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S & N/S front inner faces have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 65,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S & N/S front inner faces have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,923 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 52,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,154 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 44,435 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,221 miles

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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A16 SDF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 SDF, 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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What year was A16 SDF registered?

A16 SDF is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is A16 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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