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AJ09 HFU

2009 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,771 mi
Last recorded142,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 142,771 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 116,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor blow at back box, also starting to delaminate on back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalanced across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF brake disc worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake disc starting to pit and score on outer faced, also worn and lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust heat shield loose in places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 116,165 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken OSF coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor blow at back box, also starting to delaminate on back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalanced across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF brake disc worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake disc starting to pit and score on outer faced, also worn and lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust heat shield loose in places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,691 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 109,691 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,015 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 101,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshields not fully secure

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,795 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 93,795 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,648 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 71,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,393 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,378 miles

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

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)

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 HFU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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