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AB09 BAD

2026 Ford Focus

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,286 mi
Last recorded158,286 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 BAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 158,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,653 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 95,518 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 84,471 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 148,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 148,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 138,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 127,871 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,928 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 115,408 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,019 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,399 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,396 miles

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

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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AB09 BAD is a 2026 Ford Focus in Grey. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB09 BAD, 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 0 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB09 BAD is a 2026 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2026.

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