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AC58 DFV

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,991 miles

steering suspension and brake componets all corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear arches slighty corroded

rear subframe slightly correded

reverse lamp has a slight crack

Fail 17 Jun 2024 98,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear arches slighty corroded

rear subframe slightly correded

reverse lamp has a slight crack

steering suspension and brake componets all corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,945 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 84,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,876 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded becoming heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

grease on n/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded becoming heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

grease on n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,981 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf: inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf: inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

oil on n/s steering rack gaiter

osf bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

some movement in osf suspension arm inner bush

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,560 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

child seat fitted @ rear

oil on n/s steering rack gaiter

some movement in osf suspension arm inner bush

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,679 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

child seat fitted @ rear

oil on n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,408 miles

child seat fitted @ rear

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted @ rear

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,898 miles

child seat fitted @ rear

Fail 11 Jan 2016 55,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted @ rear

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,143 miles

n/s rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,006 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 DFV 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 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 DFV, 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 DFV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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