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AJ09 UAX

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 117,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 117,731 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both side and stop bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 112,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,781 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 105,732 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure @ front (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear tail lights slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 81,421 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,841 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the top slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 74,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the top slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 mount broken however system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,951 miles

Offside Front drivers seat does not fold however passenger seat still functioning

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat does not fold however passenger seat still functioning

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat does not fold however passenger one still operational

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside due to perishment (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,456 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,977 miles

drivers seat does not fold allowing accses to rear seats however passanger seat does allow accses

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,645 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 UAX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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