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AE09 LKJ

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 137,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 137,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 126,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,990 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of the car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Oct 2022 121,990 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of the car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2021 117,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,092 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2020 101,092 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,457 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal cover missing...

Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal cover missing...

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,207 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,058 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,249 miles

both front suspension arm rear bush worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2017 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front suspension arm rear bush worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 62,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 52,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 31,320 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE09 LKJ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AE09 LKJ, 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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AE09 LKJ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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