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AJ59 WXA

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 101,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 88,307 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 84,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,243 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,865 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 73,865 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,561 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting both nearside and offside

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 65,561 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting both nearside and offside

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp is missing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 31,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp is missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,285 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 7,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WXA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black 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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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