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AF59 ULV

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,016 mi
Last recorded99,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ULV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,016 miles

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Offside Front head lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall

Fail 10 Jul 2026 98,974 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Offside Front head lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall

Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,199 miles

Corrosion to both rear (inner) sill areas

Rear Sub-frame corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2025 93,199 miles

Corrosion to both rear (inner) sill areas

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,887 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))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2024 86,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,929 miles

o/s rear tyre low and cracking

rear inner body sills rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 77,569 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,213 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,052 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,051 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,265 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,900 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing inner edges

front wishbone bushes badly unbonded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing inner edges

front wishbone bushes badly unbonded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,491 miles

both front wishbone bushes unbonding

exhaust flexi unbonding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,431 miles

front wiper blades smeary

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,225 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,653 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 9,653 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ULV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

AF59 ULV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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