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AE09 LKV

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 71,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,669 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,990 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads appear low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,990 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads appear low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,353 miles

n/s/f tyre legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,190 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,567 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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AE09 LKV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKV, 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

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What year was AE09 LKV registered?

AE09 LKV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AE09 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 LKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE09 LKV have outstanding finance?

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