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AF09 ZVA

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,963 mi
Last recorded108,963 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 108,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,779 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,491 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,634 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 33,634 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering track rod end cover damage.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,339 miles

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking slight.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's worn & corrode inner side quite alot.

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking slight.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,947 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2012 25,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

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 ZVA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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