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AJ59 DRZ

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 DRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,809 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 122,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,905 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 107,904 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,112 miles

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,275 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 84,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,005 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 65,986 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front + rear offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 52,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit limit of wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres show tyre wall cracking

Fail 18 May 2017 52,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit limit of wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres show tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 44,978 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,791 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 29,495 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread and side walls cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,892 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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AJ59 DRZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AJ59 DRZ, 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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AJ59 DRZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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