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AF59 OLM

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 129,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/ofs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 129,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded ns/ofs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/ofs worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,666 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/ofs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,402 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 120,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 117,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 117,172 miles

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,583 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 112,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm FRONT BUSH worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush is worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm FRONT BUSH is worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges already due to bushes worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,307 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 7 Mar 2019 105,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,054 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,051 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 96,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,272 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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AF59 OLM is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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