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AJ59 EAO

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,900 mi
Last recorded157,900 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 157,900 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake flexi twisted but not excessively

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour n/s/r side light more orange than red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/r side light more orange then red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 157,898 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s/r brake hose leaking with it goes into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlamps lens clouded and discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front n/s/f brake flexi twisted but not excessively

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour n/s/r side light more orange than red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/r side light more orange then red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,169 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 155,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,953 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 153,953 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,737 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 147,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 141,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,198 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,497 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All around inner bead rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake pads worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,363 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,074 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,536 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 EAO 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 66.7%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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