CarVerify

Free Car Check

AFZ 1897

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1897
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 77,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,607 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,445 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,296 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,820 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,982 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AFZ 1897 is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AFZ 1897, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFZ 1897?

You can check the full history of AFZ 1897 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AFZ 1897 registered?

AFZ 1897 is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is AFZ 1897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 1897 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFZ 1897 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AFZ 1897. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.