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AF09 MXE

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,677 mi
Last recorded146,677 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,677 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,999 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 115,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,262 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,096 miles

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

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

both front side lights flicker

Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,015 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front side lights flicker

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,006 miles

off side front tyre inner edge bald

near side rear tyre outer edge worn low and perishing, and off side rear outer edge perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,391 miles

Both front tyre inner edges wearing thin

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

wear in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,972 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 44,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,097 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing down

near side front brake disc inner face badly rusting / worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres inner edges wearing down

near side front brake disc inner face badly rusting / worn

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,398 miles

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,933 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2013 19,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,385 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 MXE is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF09 MXE, 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 AF09 MXE registered?

AF09 MXE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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