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AJ09 XMD

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,090 miles

EXHAUST REAR HEATSHEILD INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DOT CODE OF 2011

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 129,223 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 18 Oct 2019 129,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,537 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake lamps slightly discoloured

Nearside and offside rear side lamps slightly discoloured

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 120,537 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside and offside rear brake lamps slightly discoloured

Nearside and offside rear side lamps slightly discoloured

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also it has cracks all over (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipes misting of fuel but not dripping

Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,302 miles

both front brake discs have heavy corrosion on the inside

Pass 17 May 2016 104,552 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining and slight uneven wear

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

Fail 17 May 2016 104,552 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining and slight uneven wear

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

Pass 12 May 2015 93,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine to clean for emissions

Pass 29 May 2014 83,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

to clean for emissions result

Pass 22 May 2013 67,906 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,906 miles

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

nsf tyre on 1.6mm

osf/nsf tyres low on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2012 53,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XMD is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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