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AF09 ZWM

2009 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 94,919 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 86,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 86,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Under vehicle heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,172 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 74,171 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,769 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 64,764 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,428 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,428 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 46,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread

Pass 12 May 2016 33,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2016 33,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 27,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 23,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres on the car worn to 3mm and cracking

reverse light inop and damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all 4 tyres on the car worn to 3mm and cracking

reverse light inop and damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 9,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,154 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 ZWM is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

AF09 ZWM is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is AF09 ZWM safe to buy?

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