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AJ59 FKY

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026

Front exhaust mount corroding

Front flexi exhaust worn

all coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2025

Offside washer jet misaligned but meets requirements

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight movement in o/s head lamp

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slightly damaged but operates as intended

Offside washer jet misaligned but meets requirements

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

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

Rear breaks noisy when applied but meet requirements

Pass 10 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from drive shaft oil seals on gearbox

wiper blades slightly smear screen

Pass 24 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8-3mm

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil leak inner diff seal under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022

Offside Rear brake bulb slight discolour

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil leak inner gearbox diff area

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,253 miles

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear stop and tail bulb slight discolour

windscreen stone chipped out of swept area.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 74,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,823 miles

Front Lower arms rears bushes slight deterioration to rubber

Rear Lower arms outer bushes slight deterioration to rubber

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil seep gearbox inner diff seal area

windscreen chipped nearside upper

Fail 9 Aug 2019 67,823 miles

Front Lower arms rears bushes slight deterioration to rubber

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

Rear Lower arms outer bushes slight deterioration to rubber

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil seep gearbox inner diff seal area

windscreen chipped nearside upper

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 52,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,655 miles

both front rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,509 miles

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

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,091 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)

both front tyres have worn inner shoulder edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,900 miles

offside front tyre inner edge/shoulder worn

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 FKY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 AJ59 FKY, 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 AJ59 FKY registered?

AJ59 FKY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is AJ59 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 FKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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