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AJ09 XLO

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,121 mi
Last recorded183,121 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 183,121 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn on lower arms both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 169,809 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 169,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 156,209 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 156,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,714 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,988 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,656 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

fuel filler neck and corner of tank damp

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank and filler pipes are damp but no obvious fuel leak found

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 70,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,237 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)

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 XLO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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