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AF09 ODV

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

235,973 mi
Last recorded235,973 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ODV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 235,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2024 235,970 miles

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2024 235,710 miles

Central Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

aux belt cracked

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Jan 2023 210,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 197,177 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear main bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 197,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipped beam aim. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Two chips in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Both front mud flaps loose.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear main bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 185,287 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 185,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 165,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just in the requirements (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 165,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just in the requirements (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 149,414 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 149,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 130,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,814 miles

central locking not operating from n/s/f door

Fail 26 Jan 2017 110,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear caliper (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

central locking not operating from n/s/f door

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,310 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,749 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,175 miles

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

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 ODV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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