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AF09 ZTO

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,411 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 117,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 108,776 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 108,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 77,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 19,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 17,886 miles

Offside front Macpherson strut dust cover missing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,195 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 ZTO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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