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AJ09 AEL

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,775 mi
Last recorded86,775 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,963 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,246 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,526 miles

Centre Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AJ09 AEL is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AEL, 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 AJ09 AEL registered?

AJ09 AEL is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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The MOT history for AJ09 AEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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