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AJ09 AOP

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,755 mi
Last recorded215,755 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 215,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour DISCOLOURED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour DISCOLOURED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

VARIOUS NON STRUCTUAL COROSSION

Pass 27 Feb 2025 204,499 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 204,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 191,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 182,397 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 182,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 173,001 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 160,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,261 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 137,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,909 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 90,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,132 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,492 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)

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 AOP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AOP, 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 AOP registered?

AJ09 AOP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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The MOT history for AJ09 AOP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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