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AJ09 AKU

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 95,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 95,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,681 miles

Exhaust system insecure four rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,416 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,414 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,140 miles

Slight buckles in road wheels.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,327 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear bush on offside front suspension arm perished and starting to detach.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,731 miles

Slight buckles in road wheels.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear belts ()

Fail 23 May 2017 51,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear belts ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,288 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,704 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 AKU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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