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AC58 FOJ

2009 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 151,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside front wing rusty at bottom,

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 151,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside front wing rusty at bottom,

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 151,866 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,546 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,831 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,783 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,969 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 98,969 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,899 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bone bush starting to perrish/deteriorate

Offside Front Lower wishbone bone bush starting to perrish/deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2017 80,380 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 64,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,292 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FOJ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC58 FOJ registered?

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

Is AC58 FOJ safe to buy?

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