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AG09 KUW

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,390 mi
Last recorded178,390 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 KUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 178,390 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 178,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 175,394 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 162,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 149,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Mar 2021 136,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens has condensation inside

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,214 miles

Condensation in offside rear light assembly

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 130,214 miles

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

Condensation in offside rear light assembly

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 122,162 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

various chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 1 Apr 2017 103,754 miles

nearside & offside front suspension coil spring corroded up.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

nearside rear indicator light faded up.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 85,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 75,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 66,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,539 miles

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

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

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

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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AG09 KUW is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AG09 KUW, 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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AG09 KUW is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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