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AD09 SAR

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,802 mi
Last recorded45,802 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 SAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,100 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 27,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 21,301 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 15,211 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 SAR is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SAR, 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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How do I check the history of AD09 SAR?

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What year was AD09 SAR registered?

AD09 SAR is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AD09 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 SAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD09 SAR have outstanding finance?

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