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AF59 KFC

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 142,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear wheel slight damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 18 Mar 2024 136,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 127,194 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,023 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced on both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 115,023 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced on both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,016 miles

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

advise o/s/r brake service

cam belt

fuel filter service

Fail 10 Feb 2018 63,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r brake service

cam belt

fuel filter service

Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,537 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not in correct (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not in correct (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,159 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KFC is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFC, 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 AF59 KFC registered?

AF59 KFC is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AF59 KFC safe to buy?

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