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A18 TDE

2009 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,412 mi
Last recorded24,412 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 24,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,850 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,043 miles

puncture in n/s/r tyre

slight brake grab o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,799 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A18 TDE is a 2009 Ford Focus in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 TDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 TDE registered?

A18 TDE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is A18 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TDE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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