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AD59 TVT

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,913 mi
Last recorded148,913 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 TVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,913 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 148,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 148,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Pipe Entering Middle Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Not Seated Correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possibly Bulb Not Seated Correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,744 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 124,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn re check o/s steering and suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 123,026 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre mount. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,691 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,540 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,540 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,811 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 88,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,099 miles

child seat fitted

nsr tyre tread low 205 55 16

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,300 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 53,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1a)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,357 miles

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

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 TVT is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AD59 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

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