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AJ09 AKV

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,473 mi
Last recorded154,473 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 139,340 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 132,584 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhust back box corroded

front discs scored inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear, nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and offside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear, nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and offside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,520 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,878 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 71,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,117 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 AKV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 AKV, 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 AKV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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