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AC58 FJA

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 116,554 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 116,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 104,244 miles

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

slight play in steering rack /inner joints

Fail 4 Feb 2022 104,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back 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))

slight play in steering rack /inner joints

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion to front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 101,004 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion to front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

bonnet activated by screwdriver

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,807 miles

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

air filter to engine intake pipe split

reverse lamp switch broken + seeping oil

screwdriver required to open bonnet . front key mechanism missing

Fail 23 Jan 2019 96,805 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

air filter to engine intake pipe split

reverse lamp switch broken + seeping oil

screwdriver required to open bonnet . front key mechanism missing

Pass 27 Dec 2017 94,007 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 94,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,129 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 91,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,381 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,521 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,225 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FJA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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