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AC58 ELJ

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,128 mi
Last recorded148,128 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 148,128 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 139,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 133,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 133,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,667 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 127,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,469 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front wheel arch liner damaged/insecure

Steering slightly tight on turn plates

Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,742 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers & trays

fuel residue on overflow pipes

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,742 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers & trays

fuel residue on overflow pipes

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,916 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 36,445 miles

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

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 ELJ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

AC58 ELJ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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