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AE59 LZW

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,203 mi
Last recorded184,203 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 184,203 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 184,203 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 168,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 126,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,695 miles

Rear silencer outer skin separated from main body of silencer

Fail 16 Feb 2017 109,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres low pressure

Nearside Front Headlamp washer not returning into bumper

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge and cracks in inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Rear silencer outer skin separated from main body of silencer

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,819 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,079 miles

both front tyre have cuts in inside sidewall

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust rear box outer skin is seperating

Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyre have cuts in inside sidewall

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust rear box outer skin is seperating

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 8 Mar 2013 40,333 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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AE59 LZW is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AE59 LZW, 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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What year was AE59 LZW registered?

AE59 LZW is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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