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AJ59 WMZ

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear box corroded but not leaking

Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear exhaust rear box corroded but not leaking

Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 105,678 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 94,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,287 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle N/S/R RECORDING LITTLE EFFORT (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,078 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WMZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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