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AJ09 AEC

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,648 mi
Last recorded119,648 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,648 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 119,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,552 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,909 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,055 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner face.

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,558 miles

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

Rear tyres have minor age cracking to centre treads

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,569 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 30,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,259 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,336 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 AEC is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEC, 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 AEC is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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