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AD59 VZA

2009 Ford Focus

Purple Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 117,450 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,842 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,842 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 102,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,344 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,633 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode but ok at present

Fail 14 Nov 2019 85,633 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brake discs starting to corrode but ok at present

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,013 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,017 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,714 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system/hangers

front and rear discs lipped/worn

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,399 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,902 miles

cut in nsr tyre inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

osr tyre 3mm

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 VZA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,999cc 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 AD59 VZA, 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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AD59 VZA is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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