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A21 FFO

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,326 mi
Last recorded155,326 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 155,326 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 155,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major gasleak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 155,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 150,573 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 139,909 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 139,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt missing. (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play felt when rocking wheel.

Offside Rear anti roll bar very close to suspension arm, drop link rubber bush, small size.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 125,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 117,224 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,246 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 90,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,389 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,435 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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A21 FFO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 A21 FFO, 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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A21 FFO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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