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AJ09 XLS

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 138,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 124,071 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,616 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 95,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,368 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,498 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone rear bushs (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone rear bushs (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,711 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,710 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,106 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
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AJ09 XLS is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XLS, 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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What year was AJ09 XLS registered?

AJ09 XLS is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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