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AK59 YME

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 135,011 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 131,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank breather perished

Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,368 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 121,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 113,454 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 113,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,427 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 99,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,602 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,117 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,843 miles

N/S/F Tyre may have a very small bulge in outer sidewall

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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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AK59 YME is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YME, 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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AK59 YME is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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