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AJ09 AEM

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,663 miles

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Fail 22 May 2026 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Pass 30 May 2025 88,368 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 88,367 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 76,854 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front tyre`s wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2024 76,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front tyre`s wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,104 miles

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 12 Jun 2023 67,104 miles

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

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

Pass 25 May 2022 51,856 miles

both front alloys buckled

corrosion to exhaust rear box & heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 25 May 2022 51,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front alloys buckled

corrosion to exhaust rear box & heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & brake pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure & corrosion to rear box

n/s/r alloy buckled

Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & brake pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure & corrosion to rear box

n/s/r alloy buckled

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,620 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,823 miles

Brakes feel slightly spomgy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,954 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,931 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AJ09 AEM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 AEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 AEM registered?

AJ09 AEM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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