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AD09 MXU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,702 mi
Last recorded88,702 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 MXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,702 miles

Boot switch inop

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 84,907 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 84,907 miles

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

Rear Heat shields are loose

Pass 27 Dec 2023 81,380 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to judder slightly across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,151 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 77,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 73,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,335 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,859 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 63,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,756 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanging bracket corroded and system insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,295 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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AD09 MXU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 AD09 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

AD09 MXU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is AD09 MXU safe to buy?

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