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AB59 PAN

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,305 mi
Last recorded233,305 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 PAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 233,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 228,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 223,398 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 223,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb fallen out of housing (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 217,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 217,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Dip beam bulb not in holder. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 204,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 192,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 184,248 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 184,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 174,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 160,759 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 133,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 133,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,160 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,160 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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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AB59 PAN is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AB59 PAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB59 PAN registered?

AB59 PAN is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AB59 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB59 PAN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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