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AJ09 AEK

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,461 mi
Last recorded146,461 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 146,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 146,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 140,638 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 22 Jul 2023 140,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 128,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,980 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,508 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,144 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,723 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 AEK is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AEK, 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 AEK is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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