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AJ09 FOD

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,598 mi
Last recorded111,598 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is @ 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 111,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is @ 3mm of tread and worn on inner edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,099 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,348 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog light glass is damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2023 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective brackets are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog light glass is damaged

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,498 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light lens and reflector damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,545 miles

Bonnet catch becoming faulty

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp lens and reflector slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,729 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light glass broken showing white to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked cords exp (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has A cut in its tread cords exp (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,181 miles

exhaust bracket next to tail pipe broken

Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket next to tail pipe broken

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 56,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 44,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,997 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn close to limits o/s perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,637 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,166 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 FOD is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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