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AJ59 WBD

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,312 mi
Last recorded134,312 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 134,312 miles

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

under body sealant applied front and back

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,548 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release catch (key operated) inoperable but tool supplied to open suitably to allow inspection (3.1 (c))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,068 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release catch (key operated) inoperable but tool supplied to open suitably to allow inspection (3.1 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,344 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light - lens repaired with tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 119,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light - lens repaired with tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light - lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 105,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,549 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 73,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,008 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,008 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light BOTH (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,918 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,917 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,782 miles

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,883 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 WBD is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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