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A1 BFM

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,676 mi
Last recorded54,676 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,446 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 50,356 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,898 miles

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,018 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,665 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,718 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,094 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A1 BFM is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A1 BFM, 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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A1 BFM is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is A1 BFM safe to buy?

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