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AD09 XLM

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,617 mi
Last recorded146,617 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 146,617 miles

Central Front Coolant leak around turbo area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 146,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Front Coolant leak around turbo area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 136,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 127,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 98,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 85,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 84,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 33,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XLM is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

AD09 XLM is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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