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AF59 JOH

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,610 mi
Last recorded83,610 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JOH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,506 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 65,501 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,461 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 56,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 56,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 49,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,477 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted through

Fail 12 Nov 2019 42,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted through

Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,403 miles

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,963 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,456 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2015 27,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,209 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 25,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,522 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 21,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,596 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 14,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AF59 JOH is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 JOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF59 JOH registered?

AF59 JOH is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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