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AC58 DGZ

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,818 mi
Last recorded134,818 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 134,818 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 134,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 126,840 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 126,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,543 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 121,543 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,222 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 113,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror mounted. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 109,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 109,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,387 miles

bad engine oil leak

heat shelds loose under car

Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bad engine oil leak

heat shelds loose under car

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,261 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,106 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 66,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (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 DGZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DGZ, 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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What year was AC58 DGZ registered?

AC58 DGZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2009.

Is AC58 DGZ safe to buy?

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