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AF09 OFR

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,449 mi
Last recorded121,449 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 121,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Aug 2026 121,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill holed within 30 cm of rear trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,776 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper rubber split

trailer socket missing

Fail 8 Aug 2025 115,776 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant slightly low

rear wiper rubber split

trailer socket missing

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings, welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushed slightly perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Fail 8 Aug 2024 110,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings, welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushed slightly perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 103,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rear trailing arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,564 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trailer electrical socket missing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 90,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,208 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,130 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,128 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 OFR 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 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF09 OFR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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