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AF09 ZTG

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,174 mi
Last recorded219,174 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 219,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken & inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner area bald,tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner wishbone bushes cracking & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills covered along bottom section

coolant low

Pass 8 Feb 2020 208,227 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 208,227 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 181,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 181,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 159,674 miles

Front windscreen damaged, not seriously affecting the driver's view of the road

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 159,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FM17 (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FM26 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen damaged, not seriously affecting the driver's view of the road

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 132,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 132,119 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,542 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 105,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,228 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns/os front wiper blades streaking

osr tyre starting to go out of shape[inner edge]

Fail 7 Feb 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns/os front wiper blades streaking

osr tyre starting to go out of shape[inner edge]

Fail 8 Feb 2014 54,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,205 miles

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

small cuts to both n/s and o/s front tyre treads

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZTG is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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