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AJ59 WDU

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,527 mi
Last recorded131,527 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 131,527 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2026 131,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 131,499 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,446 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,888 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have a few small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,888 miles

Offside Rear Lower Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have a few small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,438 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smear

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,903 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,945 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 WDU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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