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AJ09 YWK

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 144,067 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

General corrosion to suspension

Near side rear tyre tread low and wearing @ inner shoulder

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2026 144,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

General corrosion to suspension

Head lamp self leveling bracked broken

Near side rear tyre tread low and wearing @ inner shoulder

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Mar 2025 132,136 miles

Front number plate blemished.

Front tyre sidewalls scuffed.

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,978 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2024 116,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear most exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 101,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wipers misaligned

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,986 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Long park brake travel

Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Long park brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,188 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,188 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,797 miles

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

Front tyres close to legal limit.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,079 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,330 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front no plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,572 miles

front no plate cracked

front pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,898 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Fail 12 Jun 2014 26,975 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,975 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,682 miles

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

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

front tyres bald on shoulders

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,413 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YWK is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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