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AFZ 5272

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5272
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,055 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,055 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 87,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,839 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 77,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,769 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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AFZ 5272 is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AFZ 5272, 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 AFZ 5272 registered?

AFZ 5272 is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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