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AJ09 AFO

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,308 mi
Last recorded155,308 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 155,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 153,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight wearing on edge

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated ?

Rear bushes slight deteriorated

Rear coil spring rusty /cannot inspect due to covered pan arm

Fail 12 Oct 2024 153,774 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached loose not fallen off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slight wearing on edge

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated ?

Rear bushes slight deteriorated

Rear coil spring rusty /cannot inspect due to covered pan arm

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,276 miles

Both sides front lower wings insecurely attached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,901 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE NS REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,285 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 143,285 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 139,120 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 139,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 134,439 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 134,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 128,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 121,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,891 miles

both front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,474 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank showing signs of damp due to slight leak on fuel system

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,699 miles

slight moisture around fuel tank

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 AFO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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