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AC58 FHU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,958 mi
Last recorded74,958 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,958 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,958 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,739 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 70,738 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,546 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 61,545 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,787 miles

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm back bush slightly worn

Offside Front suspension arm back bush slightly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arm back bush slightly worn

Offside Front suspension arm back bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 37,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,158 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nsr trailing arm bush started to debond

Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,408 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,519 miles

nearside mirror body and glass damaged

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 FHU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue 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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

AC58 FHU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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