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AJ09 APF

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,038 mi
Last recorded174,038 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 APF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 174,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant level low

plastic covers fitted underside and on engine bay

slight bind passenger side rear wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2019 163,996 miles

both front tyres are wearinmg on inner edges

chip in windscreen

front springs are corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 163,996 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearinmg on inner edges

chip in windscreen

front springs are corroded

offside rear brake pads are low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 152,246 miles

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

engine covers and under trays are fitted

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 9 Apr 2018 152,246 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays are fitted

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 18 Apr 2017 138,847 miles

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

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

slight brake bind passenger side rear wheel

Fail 18 Apr 2017 138,847 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight brake bind passenger side rear wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

offside front spring corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 126,658 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

offside front spring corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf alloy wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf alloy wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged, due to being run flat

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,591 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Handbrake lever travel getting long.

N/S/R brake/handbrake slightly binding.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R tyre 3mm + N/S/R tyre 2-3mm.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges + cuts in o/s/r tyre.

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 APF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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