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AC58 BDF

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,887 mi
Last recorded202,887 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 BDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 202,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 185,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 185,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 172,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 172,061 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beams (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 159,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 159,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 139,890 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r shock very weak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 130,722 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,509 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,382 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,768 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 37,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 36,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AC58 BDF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC58 BDF, 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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AC58 BDF is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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