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AE09 LRX

2009 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,917 mi
Last recorded141,917 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 141,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rear of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Oct 2022 123,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine malfunction indicated. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges, 2055516. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Metal object in tyre, 2055516. ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 109,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,258 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 93,198 miles

Front windscreen greasy - wipers smearing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal slightly weepy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Pass 19 May 2017 84,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,226 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

Rear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2015 67,012 miles

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 67,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 59,642 miles

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 51,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2012 41,885 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 LRX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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