CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD59 TUH

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,816 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also near min limit ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 109,816 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also near min limit ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,150 miles

ALL suspension components are corroded

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to vehicle full

Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,150 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Unable to check rear seat belts due to vehicle full

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 0n 2.5mm tread / worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 0n 2.5mm tread / worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 80,824 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,936 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and starting to perish/crack 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,935 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible pump not working? (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,432 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,575 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

audio tell tales - not working

Pass 12 Dec 2014 31,348 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 20,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD59 TUH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD59 TUH?

You can check the full history of AD59 TUH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD59 TUH registered?

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

Is AD59 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 TUH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD59 TUH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD59 TUH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.