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AJ09 AEZ

2009 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,506 mi
Last recorded73,506 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,490 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,789 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,110 miles

Front exhaust flex outer web deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,110 miles

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

Front exhaust flex outer web deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,325 miles

Front exhaust flex outer web deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,006 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

Pass 3 Apr 2015 34,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2015 34,975 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,014 miles

front tyres low tread

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 AEZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

AJ09 AEZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is AJ09 AEZ safe to buy?

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