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A4 KOG

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,383 mi
Last recorded159,383 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 159,383 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 157,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 155,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 152,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 148,656 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 148,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,090 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 146,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 50 17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers dragging (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 139,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,881 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,531 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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A4 KOG is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A4 KOG, 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 A4 KOG registered?

A4 KOG is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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