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AD59 TTO

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,703 mi
Last recorded132,703 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 TTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 128,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 128,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,907 miles

Nearside Front arch liner is damaged.

Offside Front arch liner is damaged.

engine and radiator shield is missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside hand brake performance low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

front bumper damaged. nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 7 Dec 2021 105,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside hand brake performance low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

front bumper damaged. nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,428 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,428 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,365 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 88,365 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,696 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,598 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,916 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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AD59 TTO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 AD59 TTO, 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 AD59 TTO registered?

AD59 TTO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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