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A7 VMK

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,692 mi
Last recorded110,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,692 miles

Minor screen damage

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

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

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

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

There was no reading on engine oil level dipstick

Fail 15 Jan 2026 110,692 miles

Minor screen damage

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

There was no reading on engine oil level dipstick

Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,140 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Screen damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2025 98,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Screen damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,960 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,934 miles

Exhaust tailpipe broken, system adequately supported.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,934 miles

Exhaust tailpipe broken, system adequately supported.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 62,814 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2021 62,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,645 miles

exhaust bracket broken

windscreen stone chip

Fail 13 Jul 2019 52,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket broken

windscreen stone chip

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,869 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres wear inner edge(no show cords)

chip in windscreen swept area

Fail 11 Jul 2018 43,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres wear inner edge(no show cords)

chip in windscreen swept area

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,914 miles

Both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,450 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner bushes slighty cracked

both rear tyres slighty cracked

very slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 32,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front suspension lower arm inner bushes slighty cracked

both rear tyres slighty cracked

very slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,833 miles

nearside front inner tyre wall slightly cut, not showing cords

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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A7 VMK is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 A7 VMK, 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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A7 VMK is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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