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AJ09 AEX

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,424 mi
Last recorded146,424 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 146,424 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 13 Jan 2026 146,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2025 135,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat shield adrift around fuel tank

Fail 9 Feb 2024 123,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly in position (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat shield adrift around fuel tank

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,376 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,639 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,959 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in o/s rear link rod

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,230 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,330 miles

all tyres low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,372 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 AEX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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