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AD09 HHX

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,270 mi
Last recorded85,270 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 HHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 85,270 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM, perishing and over ten years old (DOT1114) 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM, perishing and over ten years old (DOT1114) 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,250 miles

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,232 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,752 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 69,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,607 miles

205/55/R16/91V. All 4mm.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 64,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Support broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat-shield broken at fuel tank. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/R16/91V. All 4mm.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads good. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,509 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,995 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AD09 HHX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD09 HHX, 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 AD09 HHX registered?

AD09 HHX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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