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AJ09 ABO

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,218 mi
Last recorded169,218 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ABO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,218 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside has some damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has some corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2024 169,210 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside has some damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has some corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 164,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 164,596 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,814 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,329 miles

exhaust guard has damage

no clutch pedal rubber

offside front mud flat not secure

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,104 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,894 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside lower rear lens has damadge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside lower rear lens has damadge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,879 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 85,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 24,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,368 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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AJ09 ABO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ09 ABO, 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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AJ09 ABO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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