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AC58 DHF

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 DHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 146,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade split

oil level low

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,175 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,175 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 118,683 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 118,683 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 110,488 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 110,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 102,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 92,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 83,022 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 83,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2014 72,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,522 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 DHF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

AC58 DHF is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is AC58 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 DHF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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