CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ09 FOU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,969 mi
Last recorded118,969 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,969 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2025 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,197 miles

Front and rear subframes rusty

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear lights faded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner front brake surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount above subframe broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe lightly corroded off side (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,793 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,670 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes splitting--advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close and bald on edges--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,801 miles

keep check on rear tyre depths

Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 5,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 5,120 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ09 FOU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ09 FOU?

You can check the full history of AJ09 FOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ09 FOU registered?

AJ09 FOU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is AJ09 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 FOU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ09 FOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ09 FOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.