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AJ59 HBL

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust emission not completed due to a major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp levelling device not checked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 138,494 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 138,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 132,080 miles

Offside Rear Lamp Damaged

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

Side repeater insecure and lens damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 132,080 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp Damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater insecure and lens damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 121,374 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 109,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 109,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,777 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 90,117 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 90,117 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 78,069 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 68,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 64,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 38,280 miles

n/s/r tyre perished // o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2013 23,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 10,957 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 HBL is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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