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A6 HMU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 89,806 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,233 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 81,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

charging light illuminated on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,280 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 80,277 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 76,566 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,673 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,673 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 5,722 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Mar 2014 39,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,859 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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A6 HMU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A6 HMU, 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 A6 HMU registered?

A6 HMU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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