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AK59 TYU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

knocking on n/s front, no obvious ware or free play

Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 97,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,812 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken from pipe, system held secure by other mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,355 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,969 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 78,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 64,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,204 miles

heat shields adrift on body

Fail 20 Jan 2018 55,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

heat shields adrift on body

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,304 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 30 Oct 2013 22,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,833 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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AK59 TYU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AK59 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 TYU registered?

AK59 TYU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is AK59 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 TYU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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