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AC58 DGU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,961 mi
Last recorded146,961 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 DGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 146,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 139,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 139,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,428 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface deteriorated (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyre treads worn very near to legal tread wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,734 miles

offside rear tyre wearing near to wear indicator bars in places

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,529 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 105,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,361 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,139 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearing wear indicators.

Some play in offside front lower swivel.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,874 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,908 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 DGU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGU, 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 DGU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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