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AJ09 HAM

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,945 mi
Last recorded132,945 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 132,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 132,642 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 132,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,707 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 107,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2019 95,809 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,333 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 86,255 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,532 miles

slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,632 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,515 miles

offside front tyre on wearbands

Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre on wearbands

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,158 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/tread cracking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 35,158 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both rear tyres perishing/tread cracking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,434 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AJ09 HAM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 HAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ09 HAM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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