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AJ59 WDM

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,332 mi
Last recorded115,332 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 115,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 110,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing center bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seem of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 105,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seem of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 100,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,271 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2022 94,271 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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner/ cracking/ cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/ cracking in tread/ nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,071 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 74,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,695 miles

Front bonnet release mechanism broke

Fail 30 Jan 2018 69,695 miles

Front bonnet release mechanism broke

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,153 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,153 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,530 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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