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AJ59 XAW

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 150,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jul 2021 150,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,681 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2020 142,400 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,699 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 129,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 124,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,657 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly......

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,240 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,017 miles

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

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 XAW is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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