MOT Status
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38,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S and O/S rear inner sills corroded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
N/S and O/S rear inner sills corroded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van. ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van ()
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Coolant leak ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear belts missing as this vehicle is used as a dog van ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear seat belt missing as used as a dog van
Nearside Rear seat belt missing as used as a dog van
Offside Rear seat belt missing as used as a dog van
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/s/r light cluster condensated.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 LAB is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AE53 LAB, 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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AE53 LAB is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2009.
Is AE53 LAB safe to buy?
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