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AF09 YMT

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,619 mi
Last recorded152,619 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 152,619 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 152,619 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,590 miles

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

nearside front beam pattern only just in spec

Pass 4 Jul 2024 134,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 134,220 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,922 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 114,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,444 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,125 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the inner & outer shoulders of tread

Front no. plate damage

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,632 miles

Front no. plate damage

Fail 2 Mar 2016 76,622 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front no. plate damage

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,534 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

slight front no. plate damage

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,949 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 YMT is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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