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A4 GBL

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,683 mi
Last recorded49,683 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,539 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 26,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust sounds throaty (suspect leak) from manifold/turbo area. Not able to inspect due to undertrays & engine covers fitted

MIL illuminated on dash (appears to be TRaction/Skid warning related)

REar brake pads getting low

Slight front brake imbalqance nted, & inner discs surfaces slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,883 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,970 miles

traction light on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 19,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

traction light on

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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A4 GBL is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A4 GBL, 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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A4 GBL is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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