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AC58 BDU

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,664 mi
Last recorded103,664 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 103,664 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside sill corroded excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill front to back corroded excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight oil leak

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 99,960 miles

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED OFF

UNDER BODY COMPONENTS RUSTY

UPPER BODY SILLS AND ARCHES RUSTY

Fail 19 Feb 2025 99,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WITH IN 3/4 TRED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED OFF

UNDER BODY COMPONENTS RUSTY

UPPER BODY SILLS AND ARCHES RUSTY

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed on underside

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,229 miles

Emissions not tested unable to complete under bonnet checks, due to bonnet wont open (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet would not open on secondary inspection (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

parking brake cables corroded/fraying at brake drums

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills to be carried out

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,518 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,120 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms big rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge will need to be changed very soon (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded and all components , floor,sills , wheel arches , coils ect

Fail 3 Feb 2020 80,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms big rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge will need to be changed very soon (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded and all components , floor,sills , wheel arches , coils ect

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,379 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,703 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 22,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 14,362 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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AC58 BDU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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