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AJ09 YVM

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 104,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 104,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 103,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 103,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,117 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,823 miles

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

front tyres wear edges

Pass 18 May 2018 69,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 61,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 54,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,314 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 YVM is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

AJ09 YVM is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AJ09 YVM safe to buy?

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