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AF59 HYV

2009 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,728 mi
Last recorded114,728 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 114,728 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))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield hanging

no coolant in tank

Fail 28 Apr 2023 114,728 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield hanging

no coolant in tank

Fail 12 Jan 2023 113,412 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak *Tank Empty* ()

Exhaust Headshield Insecure

Exhaust mounting defective *Rear Mounting Snapped* (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged *Glass Damaged* (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Lower Arm Rear Bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn Bold Outer Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,248 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides slightly orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides slightly orange (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,027 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides slightly orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides slightly orange (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,465 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,218 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,218 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,897 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,715 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)

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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AF59 HYV is a 2009 Ford Focus in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF59 HYV, 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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AF59 HYV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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