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AK09 FUY

2009 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 142,163 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 142,163 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,476 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear screen wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,667 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking / perishing

o/s/r lower suspension arm mounting bushes splitting

Fail 10 Nov 2020 118,667 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking / perishing

o/s/r lower suspension arm mounting bushes splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,855 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 117,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting worn

o/s/f shockabsorber soft / weak

o/s/f suspension arm rear mounting worn

rear exhaust mounting hanger broken away from exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2018 110,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting worn

o/s/f shockabsorber soft / weak

o/s/f suspension arm rear mounting worn

rear exhaust mounting hanger broken away from exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,440 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,064 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,695 miles

Nearside Front 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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AK09 FUY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK09 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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