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AJ59 XWD

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

168,020 mi
Last recorded168,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 168,020 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 168,020 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 156,090 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 156,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 23 May 2023 154,289 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 154,288 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 145,921 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 145,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 140,981 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 131,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 131,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,721 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 119,622 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,432 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,137 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,007 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,007 miles

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

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

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,915 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,915 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,229 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,722 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,318 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 44,318 miles

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

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

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 XWD is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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