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AD09 VZZ

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,268 mi
Last recorded149,268 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 VZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 149,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,895 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2016 136,895 miles

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet can not be opened (6.2.B.1c)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2016 136,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Engine seems noisy? EML illuminated

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine sump damaged, excess engine/transmission leak ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,621 miles

e,m,l on

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust tail pipe first skin insecure

osr brake flexi hose insecure

rear cross member damaged

sump damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2015 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

e,m,l on

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust tail pipe first skin insecure

osr brake flexi hose insecure

rear cross member damaged

sump damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,745 miles

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

centre box slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,406 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coolent low

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 VZZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

AD09 VZZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is AD09 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 VZZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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