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AA04 LAR

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,496 mi
Last recorded136,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 LAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 136,496 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 136,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 133,039 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 133,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 126,653 miles

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

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

covers over outer sills

Fail 17 Jun 2022 126,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers over outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,539 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 117,533 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres on limits on inner edge 205-55-16

Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,306 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition internal

Offside rear tyre cracked split and perished + wearing on inner edge 205-55-16 Goodyear

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded and weak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,126 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 99,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,244 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both off side side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,658 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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AA04 LAR is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AA04 LAR, 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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AA04 LAR is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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