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AJ09 AFA

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,542 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all the suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Mot carried out in rainy condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all the suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Mot carried out in rainy condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,107 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,778 miles

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,596 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,981 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated/ cracking

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

center exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated/ cracking

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,783 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,783 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)

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 AFA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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