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AF09 GWO

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 119,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body sill panel corrosion already started

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

Offside Rear Inner Body sil panel corrosion already started

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,512 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 101,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 101,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,944 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,552 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,552 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger repaired with jubilee clips

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,411 miles

front discs worn

front pads 2- 3 mm near legal limit

nsr tyre low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,877 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front discs corroded

rear suspension rear link arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,901 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 36,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,803 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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AF09 GWO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF09 GWO, 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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AF09 GWO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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