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AK09 AYE

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 AYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 102,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 102,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,458 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,385 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 77,385 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 70,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 64,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,041 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,437 miles

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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AK09 AYE 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 88.2%.

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 AK09 AYE, 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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AK09 AYE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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