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AC58 LTE

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 109,168 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 108,961 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,730 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 93,064 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Benefit of the doubt given. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 11 Oct 2021 86,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,022 miles

Engine cover, Under tray and sill covers fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2018 78,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 78,104 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread and sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,437 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 61,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,198 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 LTE is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

AC58 LTE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is AC58 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 LTE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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