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AF59 ULP

2009 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 133,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 118,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 106,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 100,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,890 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,055 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 ULP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

AF59 ULP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AF59 ULP safe to buy?

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